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Reasons For Selling-First Time Sellers

Because selling your Peoria home is ranked as one of the more stressful life events, this article will help you become a smarter first time home seller who will be able to cope with the process better. If this is your first time selling, we understand you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed by the process. Take a deep breath and know that it’s our job to make selling your home an easy experience. With our help, it should be an enjoyable, profitable process.

To get you started, we’ve prepared six of the best tips to make selling your home easier.

1.) Find the right agent

Look for an experienced Realtor with a proven track record. Once you’ve found a few, interview them to find out

· How you relate to them

· How they plan to help you sell your home

· What their marketing plan consists of.

Their marketing plan should include, among other things, online and direct marketing. To find out what our marketing plan includes, visit the “THE KNELL GROUP Marketing Plan” section of our site. You can also find valuable information in our “Selecting a Realtor” article.

2.) Organize your paperwork

Get all your home’s documentation together. These documents can include information on your

· Mortgage

· Insurance

· Taxes

· Home improvements, if any

Having this information readily available for potential buyers as well as your Realtor, will make your sale easier.

3.) Get informed

Research all you can about the home selling process via this website. You can start by reading our insightful article on the subject, “Creating Curb Appeal.” You can also find out how to stage your home to make it most attractive to potential buyers. To make moving and packing easier, read our articles Moving with Kids and Planning Your Move.

4.) Prepare yourself and your home

Organize both your thoughts and your things. Remember RRCC – Repair, Replace, Clear, Clean. With so many homes on the market, you need an edge on the competition. By making your home more appealing than your competitor’s, you increase your chances of selling it quicker and for more money.

5.) Pricing

Pricing your home right is critical to selling it. If it’s overpriced, you risk eliminating many potential buyers. If it stays on the market, people assume there’s something wrong with it. By requesting a free Peoria Home Values Analysis you will get the information you need to properly price your home. This report will include information on the price similar homes in your area have recently sold for.

For an even more accurate evaluation, call us to schedule a brief visit so we can note the condition of your home and any improvements you have made. We will take this information into consideration to determine the best selling price for your home.

6.) Timing the market

Putting your home on the market as soon as possible will increase its chances of selling. However, there are better times of the year than others to put your home on the market. Typically the real estate market picks up in February and peaks in May and June. Those are the best months to list your home. Avoid July, if possible, since many people are vacationing during that time.

If you’re relocating due to a job change, you probably won’t have much decision about when to list your home – just put it on the market ASAP. For information on relocating, read our section on Relocation.

We hope the information we’ve provided helps alleviate some of the anxieties you might feel as a first-time home seller. When you’re ready, contact us and we’ll help you out.

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