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What Defines a Successful House Selling Journey?

by Michael Rothstein, GRI 04/29/2019

A successful home selling journey allows a property seller to quickly and effortlessly generate interest in his or her residence and finalize a house sale. For those who want to enjoy a successful home selling journey, it is vital to prepare as much as possible.

Completing a successful home selling journey may prove to be difficult. If you fail to plan ahead, you may encounter problems that slow down or stop the home selling cycle. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to put yourself in the best position to succeed when you sell your home.

Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you achieve your desired results when you sell your house.

1. Upgrade Your Home's Curb Appeal

Your home may only get a single chance to make a positive first impression on a buyer. However, if you devote time and energy to upgrade your house's curb appeal, you can boost the likelihood that your residence will hit the mark with prospective buyers.

Mow the lawn, trim the hedges and perform other lawn improvement tasks to differentiate your house from the competition. Also, you should repair or replace any damaged home siding.

2. Establish an Aggressive Initial Asking Price for Your Home

How you price your home may dictate your house selling journey. If you establish an aggressive initial asking price for your residence, you may find that buyers are drawn to your house as soon as it becomes available.

Oftentimes, it helps to conduct an appraisal prior to listing a house. A home appraisal enables you to receive a property valuation that may help you determine how to price your house.

You may want to perform a home inspection as well. With an inspection report in hand, you can prioritize home repairs and upgrades and ensure your house stands out to buyers.

3. Work with a Real Estate Agent

If you want expert support as you navigate the home selling journey, you should hire a real estate agent. In fact, a real estate agent goes above and beyond the call of duty to guarantee house sellers can achieve their desired results.

A real estate agent will help you add your home to the local real estate market, share information about your house with buyers and much more. Furthermore, if you receive an offer to purchase your home, a real estate agent will help you analyze this proposal from all angles. And if you decide to accept an offer to purchase your residence, a real estate agent will make it simple for you to finalize your home sale.

In addition, a real estate agent is ready to respond to your house selling concerns and questions. He or she will provide you with comprehensive guidance throughout the home selling journey, and by doing so, help you enjoy a successful house selling experience.

Ready to list your home? Use the aforementioned tips, and you can streamline the house selling journey.

About the Author
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Michael Rothstein, GRI

Active in residential brokerage since 1985, Michael enjoys a loyal following of past buyers and sellers. Prior to entering brokerage, he studied culinary arts and managed restaurants in the Boston area. Born and raised in Newton, Michael is very familiar with the Greater Boston area. His seven-day-a-week commitment to his profession serves his clients and customers well. His educational background includes The Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute, The Lee Institute for Real Estate, and The Tom Hopkins and Floyd Wickman Sales Training courses. 

In recognition of his completion of the prescribed courses in real estate practice and ethics, Michael has earned the distinguished GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute) designation. He continues his long-standing membership in the National Association of Realtors and is an avid fly fisherman, musician, and outdoor enthusiast. 

Michael was awarded the International President's Circle Award for sales expertise, market knowledge, and dedication to clients for 2020 and 2021. In 2022 and 2023 he was awarded the International Presidents Elite Award, representing the Top 2% of Coldwell Banker Agents Worldwide, for demonstrating exceptional sales production, ambition and his commitment to the Real Estate Industry.