Seller Tip: How to Beat Your Competition in 30 Seconds

Home owners in Myrtle Beach are competing with professionals - banks and developers - to attract buyers. Buyers are looking for bargains and the pros are giving them what they want. In order to stay in the game, you must offer your property at a great price. But you can beat the pros in 30 seconds by offering great value as well.

First impressions will make or break your home sale. Bargain pricing can generate buyer interest, but then it’s “show time.” Buyers want great looking homes in move-in condition. You have 30 seconds to outshine your competition… to show a buyer why your home is the best value for the money. When buyers walk in the door, it only takes them 30 seconds to decide if your home is the home for them.

Staging your home to accentuate its true value can convert showings to offers. Here are five simple things you can do to showcase your home.

1. Pack Up Early: Most people pack after their home has sold… but why not get a head start now? You’re going to have to pack anyway. Rent storage space or set aside a place in the garage. You’ll be moving soon, so this is your chance to box and label your belongings to make your move to your new home a lot easier.

2. Clean Everything: Clean floors, baseboards, ceiling fans, kitchens, exhausts, appliances, cupboards, bathrooms, tubs, showers. Clean the windows. Clean every exposed surface in the house. Clean inside and outside. Eliminate all odors. Clean houses are more appealing… buyers assume that clean houses are well cared for.

3. Eliminate Clutter: Getting rid of clutter is just as important as cleaning… in fact, they go together. You’ll have to move your clutter anyway in order to clean your exposed surfaces. Why not move them only once? If you haven’t used an item in the last month, pitch it… or pack it away. Remember, you are selling space, not your things.

4. Remove Excess Furniture: Less is more when it comes to furniture. Keep the basics and get rid of the extras. Then rearrange the remaining furniture to create more space. Try different room arrangements until the room looks spacious and open to you. Less furniture means more space… that’s what buyers are looking for.

5. Paint It: A simple, coordinated, neutral, color scheme will make your house look larger… brighter… more appealing to buyers. Why? Because buyers can move right in without having to do anything. You may be able to clean, patch and touch up your walls if you already have a neutral color scheme. However, consider re-painting rooms with bright colors and bold patterns… buyers consider these rooms as more work for them.

Beating the pros and getting your home sold quickly means competing at a professional level. Give buyers what they want - a bargain price for a like-new, model home.

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