Selling Your Home Faster

So, you have decided it's time to sell. As a seller you want to make the process as smooth and quick as possible. It's well known that two of the biggest factors in selling are the location and square footage. What else will impact your ability to sell faster? 


CURB APPEAL: A Zillow study states that this is the top factor impacting the time it takes to sell a property. 

LOCAL SCHOOL RATINGS: A realtor.com survey shows that 1 in 5 buyers will pay up to 10% more to live in the preferred school district. Homes in these school districts sell faster and at a premium. 

MOVE-IN CONDITION: According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, homes that are turnkey and are in move-in condition will sell 12% faster. 

QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHS: A study conducted by Redfin shows that homes marketed with professional pictures sold faster and for $3000-$11,000 more than homes with amateur pictures. 

STAGING: The Real Estate Staging Association says that staged homes spend 73% less time on the market than non-staged homes. 

DESIGN FEATURES: Current buyers are looking for certain features. According to Zillow Digs, homes with these features sell faster: subway tile, quartz, barn doors, shaker cabinets, stainless steel, tankless water heater. 

PROPER PRICING: Properties listed near to market value are almost 50% more likely to sell within 60 days according to Zillow.com 

Dr. Benne Waller of Longwood University conducted a study that revealed that an experienced agent who knows the market and who has a vast network could sell a property 32% faster than an inexperienced agent. 

The Sold in Paradise Team has extensive experience and networking capabilities. Let us know if we can help you sell your property faster!