Thursday, July 26, 2012

The “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of Selling Your Brantford Home!

In my opinion, it doesn’t matter if it’s your first time selling your home in the Brantford/Brant County Real Estate market or you’ve done it a few times. The transaction is never as easy as you think it will be. There are a number of reasons people run in to obstacles while putting their property in the market. A lot of it has to do with the housing cycle. The real estate industry goes through booms and busts, and while in Canada we’ve been faring better than most other countries we have still had our own struggles. Many sellers in the Brantford/Brant County Real Estate market have been reluctant to proceed with listing their home for fear of taking a financial hit.

While we can’t control the real estate market, what I can do, as a Brantford/Brant County Real Estate Agent, is tell you what you can do to get more buyers interested in your home. If you follow these common do’s and don’ts of selling a home, then you can have a speedier and less stressful transaction:

•    Don’t do any major renovations just before selling. There are, of course, exceptions to this rule, but most of the time you won’t see the return on investment during the home sale. You could end up taking a big hit financially.
•    Do make sure that your house is accessible during showings. If your home looks uninviting, buyers won’t be as inclined to walk through the door. Clear all walkways to your house, make sure your landscaping looks nice and de-clutter the inside. Buyers should have an easy experience once they walk inside.
•    Do market your home in a few different ways. Your Brantford/Brant County real estate agent should use the right combination of internet, print and word of mouth marketing when selling your home. This involves a strategy. Before hiring an agent, ask them their strategy for marketing your house.
•    Do showcase your home’s best features. The key to getting multiple offers is to highlight your home’s best assets. If you have a spacious, open floor plan, you need to emphasize that. If your home is bright, that needs to be shown off. Make minor adjustments before showings to make sure you’re putting your best foot forward.
•    Don’t take a “hard sell” approach. Many buyers are tempted to stick around during showings to “show” buyers the best parts of their home. This is a huge mistake. Most buyers feel uncomfortable when the seller is present at a showing and feel pressured. Let your agent handle the sales pitch. You focus on getting your house ready to show!

As a Brantford/Brant County Real Estate Agent, I highly recommend that my sellers employ these tactics upon listing their home. I’ve found that these approaches produce better results and create a more stress-free transaction. If you ever have any questions about the best way to sell your home in the Brantford/Brant County Real Estate market, don’t hesitate to contact me and ask. I’d be happy to help you. I hope to hear from you soon!



Wally Dufrat | Sales Representative
RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Inc. Brokerage
Over 525 Closings!
515 Park Road North | Brantford, ON N3R 7K8
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