Overpricing is a Risky Business
Weu2019ve written several times about home selling, and weighed the pros and cons of using a licensed realtor to assist you in this process.u00a0 The advantages to turning to an experienced professional include the training, experience and network at their disposal.u00a0 Moving homes is something theyu2019re familiar with, and a task they can fully devote themselves to.u00a0 This is not to say you canu2019t be successful on your own; however, if you do decide to go it alone, know that there are several easy (and potentially costly) mistakes you can make.u00a0 The most common tends to be overpricing your house.
Itu2019s not a flea market.
If youu2019ve ever gone to a street sale or marketplace, you know that haggling is part of the process.u00a0 The selling price is whatever you can get it lowered to, and half the fun is low-balling until you and the vendor reach an agreement.u00a0 This is not how the home market works.u00a0 Drastically overpricing a house isnu2019t a good policy; potential buyers will be scared off, and will skip over your listing until they find something within their price range.u00a0 Your best bet is to determine its market value, and set the price close to this number.
Know your surroundings.
Another good move is to take into account what comparable homes in the neighborhood have sold (or are selling) for; if the other two story townhouse across the street has already been appraised and priced, it might not be a good idea to list yours on the market for twice as much.u00a0 Still, use common sense when determining a price.u00a0 If your home is in better condition or has features that many of the other homes in the area lack, donu2019t be afraid to set the bar higher.u00a0 Hiring a professional can be useful in this case because they can provide you with a CMA, or Comparative Market Analysis, which evaluates your home against others in the area.
As you are probably well aware, we are the largest homebuying service in the greater DC area.u00a0 We buy and sell hundreds of homes every year, and can save you the time, frustration and cost of shopping your house for months on an increasingly stingy market.u00a0 If youu2019d like to talk to us about your home or would like to know more about how we operate, take a look at our website and feel free to give us a call when youu2019re ready.
Crucial Questions
Make sure you're dealing with a reputable company that keeps their word, so you don't end up in a lose-lose situation.
If somone cannot answer yes to all of these questions, how can you trust them to do what they say?
Work with Express Homebuyers and you'll have both Peace of Mind and Cash In Your Pockets.
- Do they have proof of $$ in the bank that shows they are making an honest offer?
- Do they have an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau?
- Do they have video testimonials from actual customers that they can show you?
- Will they provide up to a $10,000 cash advance to help with expenses when moving?
- Do they have a physical office and staff to help you through the entire process, or are they just working out of their car?