OK, so there aren't exactly any real secrets to selling your own home.
Well, not in the literal sense anyway! However, there are a lot of techniques that you can implement to ensure you get a quick, clean sale for a good price.
This article goes through a few of the more important steps to selling own home.
Secret 1 - Pick A Solid Price Let's face it, inflating your price is not a good idea given the current economic climate.
Be realistic and competitive.
I recommend getting your house valued by a professional, asking for their opinion, then going for something on the lower end of the scale.
By aiming low you'll attract a heap of people who will all compete to outbid each other.
This pricing strategy is very effective in stirring up buyer competition.
Secret 2 - Avoid Boring Advertisements We're in a recession, so implementing an advertising campaign that was put together during boom times is not going to work as well as it used to.
Be creative and unique in your approach, and don't fill your sales copy with "fluff".
Seek attention and get straight to the point (i.
e.
why the house is great and how much money you want for it).
Oh, and I've got 2 more tips.
Avoid using the dreaded "N" word (negotiable), and make sure to utilize the internet for all it's worth.
Secret 3 - Show Off Your House In Style As superficial as this may sound, making your house clean and sexy before showing it to your buyers will double your chances of getting a solid offer.
Consider buying or renting some high end furniture and ornaments to give an upmarket look.
Don't forget to make your garden and house exterior pretty too.