What to Include in a Home Selling Roadmap

by Allan Wulff, MBA. Ph.D. 08/26/2018

With a home selling roadmap in place, you should have no trouble getting the best price for your house. Now, you just need to figure out what to include in this roadmap.

Lucky for you, we're here to help you craft a home selling roadmap that will ensure you can quickly and effortlessly sell your house.

Let's take a look at three must-have items to consider as you create your home selling roadmap.

1. Home Price

Ultimately, it is your duty as a home seller to establish a competitive initial home asking price. Doing so, however, may prove to be exceedingly difficult, particularly for those who are selling a house for the first time.

The real estate market fluctuates constantly and can affect home values in cities and towns nationwide. Meanwhile, the age and condition of your house likely will impact your residence's value as well.

To determine a competitive price for your house, it generally helps to conduct a home appraisal. This assessment will enable you to receive a property valuation from an expert home appraiser.

Also, you may want to complete a home inspection. Because if you perform a home inspection, you can identify any underlying home problems and correct these issues before you list your house.

2. The Buyer's Perspective

How will buyers perceive your house when they see it for the first time? It is essential to consider the buyer's perspective as you create your home selling roadmap, and doing so may enable you to identify home improvement opportunities.

For example, if your house's front lawn is covered in tall grass and weeds, you may want to perform lots of lawn care and maintenance. Mowing the front lawn sometimes can be tough, but performing this task will enable you to instantly enhance your house's curb appeal. Thus, when homebuyers see your home's pristine front lawn, they may be more likely than ever before to set up a showing.

3. How You'll Promote Your House

Showcasing your house to prospective buyers can be challenging. Luckily, real estate agents are available to help you promote your house to the right groups of buyers.

Typically, a real estate agent will learn about your home selling goals. This housing market professional then will help you put together a home selling roadmap, one that ensures you can stir up plenty of interest in your home as soon as it becomes available.

A real estate agent also is happy to provide assistance as you proceed along the home selling journey. He or she will set up home showings and open house events, help you review home offers and negotiate with a buyer's agent on your behalf. And if you ever have home selling concerns, a real estate agent will listen to them and respond accordingly.

Ready to add your residence to the housing market? Consider the aforementioned items as you develop your home selling roadmap, and you can boost the likelihood of a successful home selling experience.

About the Author
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Allan Wulff, MBA. Ph.D.

Hello and thank you for visiting! Selling or buying real estate is very serious business! I provide extraordinary results! Prior to real estate I was President/CEO of a number of area technology companies, Vice-Chairman of the INOVA Hospital Association and have been a long time member of the Association for Corporate Growth. With a broker’s training and experience, you get more than just a realtor agent. My negotiating skills and astute problem solving capabilities, honed by executive experience, have proved extremely effective for my clients in achieving their dreams and real estate goals in this current complex and fast paced market. As a long time Northern Virginia resident my experience will benefit you whether you are buying a home or selling a home or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources my associates and I offer. Buying a home? I look forward to helping you select the home of your dreams by taking time to listen to your needs and desires. Selling a home? My real estate expertise and many effective marketing programs will give you the exposure and edge you need to sell your home quickly for top dollar. Testimonials. I appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve you and hope you take advantage of the valuable resources I provide. Come back to visit often! I consider this community an excellent place to reside and would love to share with you my enthusiasm for the many neighborhoods in the area. I pride myself on providing unparalleled service and look forward to developing a long-term relationship with you. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss how I can best assist you with your real estate goals. Sincerely, Allan Wulff