If you find yourself in a place where you need to sell your home, have no fear! You can still get it done, even if the market has some challenges. Additionally, if you have flexibility, it can actually be a great time to move forward and keep your life’s plan on track.
Here are three ways you can keep your plan in motion in the current environment:
Stay the Course
When there is uncertainty, it can be natural to pull back. Instead, talk with your agent and get a lay of the land. Many sellers are pulling out of the market, but not all of them should. Every seller should take the time to go over their own plans and analyze what makes sense for their situation.
If you have a need or desire to sell, you can stay in the market and see what happens. If you don’t get an offer that works for you, you don’t have to sell. Talk to your agent about their recommendations.
Show Your (Home’s) Best Face
Buyers right now have plenty of time to look through listing photos, compile their favorite properties, and make epic pros and cons lists. This is the time to look at your property with a critical eye and fix any small things that have been lingering. Additionally, invest in some professional photography (from a social distancing approved photographer) to paint your house in a good and authentic light.
Don’t Compromise Yourself, But Be Reasonable
You get to make the rules. If you don’t want an open house, you don’t have to have one. If you don’t want any person stepping into your house at any point in the transaction, you can say that too — though you’ll likely need some alternatives. Talk with your agent and make a list of what you will allow, so the agent can work their magic.
Conclusion:
You don’t have to just compete on price in this market—there are other ways to stand out. Work with your agent to create a great plan. If you want a cash offer that’ll let you skip a lot of these decisions, work with a Keller Offers Certified Agent and see what offer you can get. You might be a lot closer to your next step than you think!