Tarrytown is an upscale community located on the northwest corner of Austin. Many people target Tarrytown when they are shopping for a new home in Austin, and it’s a great time to put Tarrytown real estate on the market. This article will share several practical home selling tips that will help you earn more money when you put your Tarrytown home on the market. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of all that you need to do before you list your Tarrytown home for sale.
Choose a competitive asking price
There are a number of factors to consider when you’re deciding on an asking price for your home. You’ll want to make sure that you’re pricing your home at an amount that it will appraise for. If your home doesn’t appraise, your buyer could run into issues when they are working to secure funding from their lender. Your real estate agent will help you run a Comparative Market Analysis that details what similar homes in your area have sold for in recent weeks and months. They will also advise you on how the current state of the Tarrytown real estate market impacts how you should price your home.
Decide when to sell your home
Homes usually sell faster (and for higher prices) in the late spring and early summer. The return of tax refunds and the end of the school year create an ideal climate for shopping for homes. The market usually stays hot through August before cooling down in September and October. Homes still sell during November and December, but they may spend more time on the market or sell for lower average prices. Try to avoid these months if you can.
Work with an experienced real estate agent
Choosing the right real estate agent to help you with your home sale is one of the most crucial components of the entire process. Your agent will help you determine how to best price, market, and stage your home. They will represent you in negotiations with prospective buyers to ensure you get the best possible deal. They will also help you prepare for closing by reading through the contract ahead of time and answering any questions that you have about what the deal entails.
You can learn about potential agents by visiting their websites and reading reviews online from past clients. Don’t get discouraged if you find that an agent has a few negative reviews to go along with several other positive reviews. This is normal for experienced agents who have spent many years in the industry. Most agents will also agree to meet with you in person before the two of you officially agree to work together. This is a great time to ask about the agent’s experience and qualifications.
Make any necessary upgrades
Some sellers will order a home inspection before they put their home on the market. They already know that their buyer will probably schedule their own inspection before closing on the deal, so this gives them a chance to spot any potential issues before they have the potential to derail their sale. You can also look for ways to upgrade your home if you’re interested in raising your home’s value or helping your property stand out on the market. Some sellers will look at other homes in their price range to see what they are competing against and make sure that their home has similar features and amenities. Others will research what home improvements tend to offer the greatest ROI.
Develop a marketing plan
Coming up with a solid marketing plan ensures that you’re able to cast a wide net and engage with as many potential buyers as possible. It’s important that you have a strong online presence in addition to utilizing more traditional elements like putting up a “for sale” sign in your front yard. It’s a good idea to invest in professional photographs that help your home capture attention from prospective buyers. These images are more likely to cause a buyer to stop scrolling (whether on a home listing site or on social media) and pay attention.
Some sellers will even run promoted social media ad campaigns that allow them to target specific audiences (in accordance with the Fair Housing Act). One benefit of using social media ads is that various platforms will track users’ information after they click on your ad the first time, even if they don’t provide their information or request a callback from your agent.
Don’t forget about staging your home
Staging your home will improve the quality of your professional pictures while also leading to more effective in-person showings. Some people will hire a professional stager to help them prepare their home to go on the market, while others will do their own staging work. It’s important to depersonalize your home before you schedule a photography session or invite potential buyers into your home. Leaving these items up can cause buyers to feel like they are invading someone else’s space. You’ll also want to clear out any unnecessary clutter that can distract from the overall layout and functionality of your home. Remember that buyers don’t care about seeing your possessions inside the home. They want to imagine how they would set up and use the home if it were theirs.
You can count on the Greater Austin Realty group to help you with your upcoming home sale. Their expert agents know what it takes to secure the best possible offers when selling Tarrytown homes. They understand what buyers are looking for when they shop for homes in the area, and they will help you position your property in a way that stands out. Reach out to their office when you’re looking for an advisor and a partner to help you with your home sale.
