REASONS BEYOND YOUR CONTROL
LOCATION
MARKET CONDITIONS
COMPETITION
REASONS WITHIN YOUR CONTROL
LISTING PRICE
TERMS OFFERED
CONDITION
EASE OF SHOWING
7 | REASONS A HOME SELLS
REASONS A HOME SELLS
There are a variety of reasons a house will sell . Some are out of your control , but others can be changed or modified so that your home can be sold for the best price .
REASONS BEYOND YOUR CONTROL
LOCATION
Some neighborhoods are more desirable than others . The better the location , the more money buyers are willing to pay . For a house to sell in any location , its listing price should reflect its location and the value of the homes surrounding it .
MARKET CONDITIONS
The economy , interest rates , and other factors impact the condition of the real estate market .
COMPETITION
High buyer demand and low housing supply makes it easier for the homes that are on the market to sell . When buyers have more to choose from , sellers have more to compete with .
REASONS WITHIN YOUR CONTROL
LISTING PRICE
To effectively sell your propertry fast for the most money , the listing price has to be just right . If your home is not selling or getting a lot of traffic , it could be a sign it ’ s priced too high .
TERMS OFFERED
Attracting buyers sometimes has more to do with the condition and price of your home . Many sellers offer incentives such as closing costs or a home warranty to help compete in the marketplace .
CONDITION
The better condition your property is in , the easier it is to sell . Making repairs and staging your home will make for a more impressive presentation to buyers .
EASE OF SHOWING
The more buyer traffic a home gets , the more likely it is to sell . Sellers need to make sure their home is available to show to buyers , sometimes even with very short notice .
Jessa Harden , HUFF Realty | SELLER ’ S GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE