My Tips for Listing Your OBX Home to Sell FAST

With OBX home sales up 12 percent in the last year, it is undoubtedly a great time to put your home on the market. Use my tips below to maximize home value, increase volume of prospective buyers and most importantly, sell your home FASTER. 

SET THE RIGHT PRICE

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PROMOTE YOUR HOME ON THE WEB

92% of people now use the web in the their home search. Here at Island Crest, we employ a savvy digital marketing strategy that includes placement on all major real estate websites, e-marketing campaigns, the Native Knowledge blog, and online advertising campaigns via Google and Facebook. 

STAGE YOUR HOME

 By depersonalizing your space and sprucing up, you make it easier for a prospective buyer to imagine themselves living in the home. You can do this by:

• Enhancing curb appeal by landscaping, power washing, cleaning windows, and updating outside paint or stain.
• Put on your gloves and go in for a deep clean.
• Choose neutral colors.
• Declutter closets to appear spacious.
• And don’t forget to create a lifestyle — especially important on the beach, people want to imagine themselves dining al fresco on the patio or swinging in a hammock.

TIME IT RIGHT

Spring! For buyers looking to relocate, Spring is a great time to move families, and here on the Outer Banks, Spring gives second-home investors a full summer of rental income to look forward to. 

MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION

Once you have a buyer through your doors, immediately impress them with a thoughtful entryway. Flowers and freshly baked cookies are great way to make a home feel inviting. 

ELIMINATE SIGNS OF HOUSEHOLD PETS

As much as we love our fur-babies, it’s important to remember that not everyone does. Make sure Fido is out of site during a showing, as well as any of his toys, dishes or paw prints. 

BE FLEXIBLE WITH SHOWING TIMES

Agents of course understand it’s not always possible to prepare for a showing on short notice — but for a quick sale, being as flexible as possible means getting your home in front of the maximum number of prospective buyers.

MAKE AFFORDABLE UPGRADES

Small upgrades, such as a coat of paint, refinishing floors or upgrading outdated hardware can go a long way, while you’re not as likely to see ROI on that kitchen soup-to-nuts overhaul. 

Start a listing with Island Crest OBX Realty today!

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