How to Get Your NJ Real Estate Sold Fast

8 ways to ensure your NJ Real Estate will appeal to everyone

In today's sluggish housing market filled with unsold homes and NJ Real Estate foreclosures it is easy for any homeowner to be discouraged. In the past, simply putting a For Sale sign on your front lawn would bring in a flood of offers from prospective buyers in a matter of days. Times have changed, and now you need to work harder and be more creative in order to get your home noticed and sell as quickly as possible. Here are some tips to assist any seller in getting their home sold fast and for the highest possible price:

1. Finish your NJ Real Estate to-do list

Any repairs, whether minor or major, should be completed to guarantee your home is in tip top shape for prospective buyers. This can include anything from fixing a leaky faucet to replacing non-working light bulbs and replacing cracked tiles.                       

Tip: Painting is the easiest and cheapest home improvement you can make yielding big results when your home is shown.

2. Eliminate the clutter

Many professional home stagers suggest removing up to a third of the amount of your possessions in order for your home to appeal to the broadest amount of prospective buyers. People like to imagine themselves living in a home when they see it, and having unnecessary clutter in rooms makes it difficult to do so. In addition, rooms appear smaller and less inviting when they are filled with needless furniture and possessions.

3. Clean, clean, clean

A spotless home is sure to make the most positive impression on potential buyers. This includes: washing windows inside and out, dusting furniture and light fixtures, polishing chrome faucets and mirrors, vacuuming daily, waxing floors and shampooing carpets, power washing the exterior of the home including sidewalks, removing or replacing worn rugs and deodorizing the entire home.

4. De-personalize the space

Buyers want to envision their future in the home, not yours. Items that should be stored away are things such as personal photographs and family heirlooms. Toning down any bold decor statements such as artwork is also beneficial. Homes with neutral tones sell faster by essentially providing the prospective buyer with a blank canvas that he or she can make their own.

5. Hire a professional home inspector

A pre-sale inspection can identify issues that could potentially prevent a smooth NJ Real Estate sale in the future as well as allow for time to repair items. Also, if no major problems are found, having a clean inspection report can make this known to any hesitant buyers.

6. Have your home staged

Home staging goes beyond the basic cleaning and de-cluttering of your home. The first step in doing so requires locating each room's focal point and using furniture placement to highlight that. Examples of home staging can be moving a sofa that might be blocking the view of a fireplace or arranging items on shelves and bookcases to draw attention to predetermined areas. More helpful tips are: adjusting the temperature in your home to a general comfort level, adjusting window treatments and turning off/on lights to create mood, putting vases of fresh flowers on tables and making sure the home smells fresh and airy or creating aromas by lighting candles or baking cookies.

7. Hire the right Realtor to price your home right

Having a qualified and experienced NJ Real Estate agent can mean the difference between your house being sold almost immediately or sitting on the market for weeks, months or even longer. Someone familiar with your neighborhood and general area will be able to guide you on the most important aspects such as the pricing of your home. A professional Realtor with a solid reputation in the industry can be a great asset to you as other agents would want to work with them in selling your home. In today's times it is important to be represented by a NJ Real Estate professional that you can trust. Team Chris Walsh agents have successfully worked with hundreds of sellers and helped make dreams come true for many people.