โWith many homeowners expecting a quick sale, and in many cases a lack of contingencies,ย the preparation process took less than a month for over 50% of home sellers this past year, with 20% completing it in less than two weeks.โ
Those sellers expecting to sell quickly are following recentย buyer trends. Withย mortgage ratesย andย home pricesย rising, buyers in todayโs market are serious about finding a home quickly. But with the limited number of homes for sale, there are very fewย optionsย for those buyers to choose from. That means many may be willing to take on projects after they purchase.
Because of this, you may be able to focus on less time-consuming tasks before putting your house on the market. According to the survey mentioned above, some of the top things recent sellers completed before listing over the past year includeย landscaping, making minor cosmetic updates, and touching-up paintย (see image below):
A Real Estate Advisor Will Help Streamline the Process and Keep You Focused
Of course, each situation is different and knowing what repairs or updates your house needs to stand out in your local area is critical. Thatโs where a trustedย real estate professionalย comes in. In a recent article,ย NextAdvisorย explains:
โ. . .ย Real estate can be hyper-local, and demand can vary from one neighborhood to the next.ย Itโs a good idea to work with a local real estate professional to determine an ideal listing price and if any improvements or repairs need to be completed before putting your home on the market.โ
Your trusted real estate advisor knows the ins and outs of the market in your specific area. Theyโll help you identify the places where you should and shouldnโt spend your time and money โ and that can enable you to list quickly.
Bottom Line
If youโre ready to take advantage of the incredible conditions for sellers in todayโs real estate market but are worried about the time itโll take to get your home ready, you might be closer than you think. Letโs connect so you can see what you need to do before listing your house today.