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10 Things Every Wellesley Home Seller Should Know

When you work with a real estate agent when you list your Wellesley home for sale you won’t have to worry about doing things like advertising your listing, hosting open houses and negotiating a sale. But, as a homeowner, it’s still helpful that you understand some things about the selling process so everything will go smoothly. 

Your Agent is Your Number-One Resource

Your agent is your best resource. She can help you through the listing, showing and selling processes. A real estate agent can also help you understand market conditions, answer questions and even help you negotiate with buyers when you start getting offers. 

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The Price can Attract or Deter Buyers 

If you want to attract buyers and sell your home quickly, you need to price your home competitively. Your real estate agent can help you determine what your home is worth and even compare it to other similar homes in your area to find a competitive listing price. 

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Highlighting the Best Features is Key

Highlighting the best features in your listing and ads is key, because it will get buyers’ attention and encourage them to come see your home in person. Things that make your home stand out or that make it better than other homes on the market are attractive to buyers, so use them to your advantage.

It’s Important to Understand Market Conditions

Your real estate agent can tell you what market conditions are in your area so you can decide when to sell your home. Current trends can also help you decide how to list and advertise your home, depending on what buyers are looking for.

Curb Appeal Matters

Curb appeal matters because it makes your home look sharp, welcoming and attractive to buyers. You want to get buyers’ attention when they drive past your home and you want to get peoples’ interest when they come to an open house. Maintain your landscaping, make repairs and decorate your porch to add to your home’s curb appeal.

Open Houses will Help Potential Buyers Feel at Home

Holding open houses is one of the best things you can do to sell your home. These tours let people envision what it would be like to live in your home, which sparks interest and brings offers. Your agent can help you plan an open house and then host it, so buyers can ask questions while they see your home.

You Can Increase Your Home’s Value

Doing things like making repairs and updating flooring, windows, appliances and other things in your home can actually increase its value. If you want to attract more buyers, and even get higher offers, consider making some upgrades.

Word of Mouth is Powerful

Your agent will list and advertise your home, but word of mouth is powerful. Mention to your friends and coworkers that you are selling. You never know who is looking for a home or who has a friend in the market.

You May Need to Negotiate with a Buyer 

Be prepared for negotiation. The good news is that you don’t have to do this alone. Your real estate agent is an expert negotiator and can help you analyze offers and make counteroffers so that both you and the buyer are satisfied.

You Will Need to Save all Sale Information and Paperwork

When you sell your home, keep all the paperwork. You’ll need this information when you file your taxes, and if you keep everything on hand, it will be easy to find what you need.

Working with an agent in the Wellesley real estate market will make the selling process quick and easy. However, knowing about the process and what to expect can make selling even easier. If you would like to sell your home, contact Christine Norcross at 781-929-4994.
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