By Failing to Prepare, You Are Preparing to Fail

With the real estate market coming to a slowdown due to high interest rates, it’s essential that if you are considering selling, that you position your property as best as possible. While many folks try nickel and dime the listing process, whether it’s listing themselves, or selling the home “as-is”, that strategy will cost you in the long run.

Your goal as a seller is to get top dollar for your property in the shortest amount of time - mucho cash in pocket ASAP. Becoming frustrated when your property sits, or moving forward with substantial price drops is not in your best interest. What you want to do to ensure you have a positive transaction experience and meet your financial goals is to prepare in advance and list your property in A+ condition on Day 1.

This includes doing your diligence to find a reputable listing agent, lining up your vendors if your home needs work, and planning your timeline meticulously. As Benjamin Franklin said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Our top 3 recommendations to market your property efficiently include cleaning, painting, and staging.

Think about these 3 things are marketing investments that are going to generate ROI for you. Think about it, nobody wants to move into messy home that stinks. Nobody wants to budget and actually do the repair work whether it is drywall repair or painting. Also, nobody wants a home that they can’t see themselves living in. Do yourself a solid and prepare, prepare, prepare. This way, you’ll clearly envision the outcome and more likely achieve your goals.