There are a few very important things you need to consider when selling your home and doing
Real Estate Business in India . I have listed 5 of them below. The last thing you want is to not do one of these and end up being on the market forever, or even expiring.
WORK WITH A REALTOR: Get past the stigma you may have about REALTORS because they are your best source to selling in a timely manner and getting a good price. Yes, they need to make money don't we all? no, they all are not selfish and uncaring. Most are really hard workers who just want their clients to be happy.
PRICING: If you're planning to sell, you need to be realistic about it. You need to get as much valid information as you can. Knowing how many houses are for sale in your area isn't actually helpful. To know how long they're been on the market at the price they're at is helpful. Looking at previous and recent "Solds" will help to show what buyers are willing to pay for a home like yours.
MARKETING: This is more than just newspaper advertising and placing your home on the MLS. There are many different vehicles that REALTORS use to market your home to the buying public. Some of them are direct mail to certain areas, which may not necessarily be your neighbourhood, think of the areas that would want to purchase your home in order to "move up" - these are the perfect place to target.
ACCESS: While this is one is the most inconvenient things for the seller it is also one of the most important. Keep your home in "showing" condition at all times while on the market, as you never know when your home will be shown. Try not to put stipulations on showings, like "24 hours notice needed", and/or not using a Lock-box.
STAGING: Don't think of this as keeping it tidy and neat. It's more than that. First thing to think about is the "WOW" factor, you need to have at least one. Buyers need to look back on your home and remember it instead of it just being a blur because it had nothing more than rooms, walls, and furniture. Add little extras that may not stay with the home but add a good, comfortable feeling to the home.
