Even though the market here in Montana is much better than in the rest of the country, certain price ranges are moving slower than others. It seems that homes under $200K are selling at a brisk pace whereas homes in the upper $200-300K range are not moving as fast. Here are some tips to help you sell your home faster:
Lower your asking price to 10 percent to 15 percent below what comparable properties in the neighborhood are selling for.
Spruce up the outside. Update the landscaping. Power-wash the exterior and paint the door.
Appeal to first-time buyers. Advertise on younger consumers’ favorite Web sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. Hire a photographer to shoot the house with a wide-angle lens so the rooms look bigger in online photos.
Price the house in the lower end of the range. A $299,000 house is in the high end of the $250,000 to $300,000 range but a $301,000 home is in the low-end of the $300,000 to $400,000 range.
Do what you can to make the deal close quickly. Be ready to move, offer to pay part of the closing costs, and/or throw in a year’s worth of association fees, or offer a home warranty. Source: Money Magazine, Beth Braverman (06/30/2009)
Call me for additional tips on how to sell your home faster. 406-600-0432
Regards,
Karina
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