Ten ways to speed up your home sale

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RE/MAX Executive Realty 704-602-6095

2. Offer a bonus to the selling broker. A $1000 bonus can give you an unfair advantage over your competition. This is becoming commonly seen in the Real Estate market.

3. Price it right. Check out your competition. It is critical that the home enters the market priced right. Lowering the price later is not as effective as starting out right.

4. Have a pre-inspection Minor problems can indicate poor maintenance to the buyer. Be sure you have no surprises. An early inspection will permit you to have repairs completed in a timely manner and at a lower cost. Last minute repairs can be very costly.

5. Get you house ready. Proper preparation of your home can make it more appealing.

6. Display a 'For Sale' sign. Many sales happen after first seeing the sign.

7. Make everyone aware you are wanting to sell. They can't buy if they don't know.

8. Be flexible about showings. It is disruptive sometimes to show your home on short notice, but the rewards can be great. If it is meal time, it can smell real good too.

9. Be ready for offers. Decide in advance what prices and conditions you will find acceptable. Turning down a good offer can be detrimental to the bottom line..

10. Don't refuse to drop the price. If the house has been on the multiple listing service for more than 30 days without an offer, be prepared to drop the price. No offers often indicate that the asking price is too high for the current market in your area.