Since CO-VID, we have seen our fair share of above list price offers and appraisal gap addenda however, we have noticed a shift of late. A shift where over valued properties are sitting on the market and having to price adjust. If you are looking to capitalize at the highest level, here are some things to consider that will have your property stand out from the rest and fetch you top dollar.

Hire the Right Agent

First, hire a REALTOR that isn’t quick to discount commission and cut marketing as a result. Consider an REALTOR that gives you more. For example, an REALTOR that provides a complimentary home inspection that can identify any deficiencies, so that you can correct, disclose and warrantee. Lean on a REALTOR that is also a real estate investor with a strong network of vendors that can correct any deficiencies at the same price the realtor pays and have the vendor warrantee those repairs. Often your first offer is your best offer; you don’t want your first offer walking away from a deal over something you could have taken care of pre-list.

Cost Effective Improvements

Beside the essentials like paint; hire a professional cleaner. You be surprised how many buyers we show that are turned away from a dirty house. Wall treatments and trim are the cheapest and quickest way to improve your home and have buyers bidding up your home value. Lean on that investor REALTOR for vendors that can help. Consider de-cluttering and de-personalizing your home. A REALTOR that provides more should be willing to provide a complimentary staging consult by a interior designer. If the buyer can see themselves in it, they are going to bid on it. And lastly, fixtures. Lean on your designer and or REALTOR to recommend fixtures that buyers are gravitating to. Wafair and Overstock provide some cost effective options that can update a room instantly.

Hope this blog was helpful. We hope you will consider Kraus Home Team for your new listing as we do provide all the complimentary items mentioned.

Happy prepping!