Real Estate
Penny pinching is a normal way of life for the majority of people in today’s economy. When looking to sell a home, why should you think any differently? Even if you are not selling out of financial need, the costs of selling your home can be overwhelming. Saving a few thousand dollars could go a long way for your family.
The Cost of Selling
If you are putting your home on the market, there will be a cost involved. You will likely be investing into your home before selling it. In a buyers market, it’s important to help your home stand out. Make sure that you choose areas of your home that will give you the biggest bang for your buck.
The Big, Hidden, Details
First thing to look at is the foundation. You may want to have some pre-listing inspections done on your home to help with identifying the hidden problems that may arise. You may need to invest in “not fun stuff” such as a new roof, new windows, or other foundational fixes. They may not seem like they will make a difference because you may not be able to see them. However, the information will come out during an escrow process and could change the entire nature of your deal.
Give A Good First Impression
Giving your outside a good clean up could be one of your best, and cheapest, investments. The first impression that people get of your home is the outside. When looking at your house online, the first photo could determine whether they even consider buying your house. And if they decide to come and take a better look, your front porch needs a good sprucing! You can consider a fresh coat of paint on the house and door, new shrubs or grass, and making sure every light shines bright at night!
Fun Updates
The typical places to focus updates will be the kitchen and bathrooms. New flooring and a fresh coat of paint can also go a long way! You want a cohesive look through the whole house, so don’t update one bathroom and leave another looking like it came from the 70s. Don’t do anything that is too niched into one specific design taste. You want your house to appear more neutral so that anyone could imagine themselves living there. If it’s too bold in any direction, your potential buyer could just see work that they have to do to make it work for them. Something as simple as the wrong color paint could turn an amazing buyer into a missed opportunity.
A California Consideration
In San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, it has been hard, if not impossible to escape rapidly rising energy costs. If you are able to install energy-efficient windows, you can add that as a detail to your listing to help increase desirability. Other energy efficient upgrades can include upgrading insulation and replacing your HVAC system for a newer model. It can increase how much people are willing to pay for your house as they can see that their monthly payments will be diminished due to the upgrades you chose to make.
Alternatives To Save You Money
Yes, the costs can add up. But avoiding them could cost you more money in the long run or have you waiting a much longer time to get your home sold. To avoid the costs of selling, there are two routes you could take.
For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
FSBO is exactly what it sounds like, selling your home on your own. While you may not have access to all of the tools that an agent may have, you will not have to pay the costs of hiring one. This will minimize the costs of selling your home, saving you tens of thousands of dollars at the close of your sale.
Cash Buyer
To avoid costs all together, using a cash buyer can save you money! Cash offers can help you sell your house quickly, for a fair price, without the need for repairs or inspections. This means that you do not have to spend any money to get your home ready to sell. You don’t have to have your home sit on the market for an extended amount of time waiting for it to sell. You don’t have to pay any agent fees at the close of sale. All the costs that are associated with selling your home disappear. CLICK HERE to compare the cost of selling your home with an agent versus ASDM Homes.
Working WIth ASDM Homes
Eric with ASDM Homes offers an easier alternative to selling your house fast in San Joaquin and Stanislaus county. Selling a house on the market can be a long, costly and difficult process. Selling your house does not have to be.
If a cash offer is what’s right for you, Eric with ASDM Homes is here to help! We can give you a fair cash offer, help with all the legalities, and streamline the process to help get your home sold fast! Contact Eric today to find out what you can get for your home and how quickly you can get that cash in hand!