Are you ready to sell your home? Whether you're just starting to make your plans or you're ready to list now, you likely want to know how you can get top dollar. It's going to take more than just throwing up a high price on the listing and waiting for a buyer to show up with a check. With that in mind, here are three secrets to ensuring that when you sell your house or condo, you get the best possible price.

Great Staging Is Critical To Your Success

The first secret is that you'll really need to consider how you want to stage the outside and inside of your home. Staging your home is the best way to make a positive impression on potential buyers. Think about the difference in perception it makes arriving to view a beautiful, spotless, and well-lit home compared with one that looks dirty or messy. Invest the time and money in staging your home and it will increase the value in the buyer's eyes.

Let A Professional Take Care Of The Heavy Lifting

It probably comes as no surprise that buyers who engage the assistance of a professional real estate agent end up selling for more than those who try to go it alone. A great selling agent will have their eyes and ears tuned to the local real estate market and will have insight into current selling trends. They can also research other recent home sales in your local community and can share which price is likely to attract the most offers. When it comes time to field offers, your agent will be able to help you understand how much you can counter-offer without scaring off the buyer.

Be Willing To Negotiate With The Right Buyer

Finally, to ensure you get the most you can out of your sale you'll need to remain open to negotiating with potential buyers. You may find that a great buyer needs some extra time to close their financing. Or that they're willing to bump up their asking price in exchange for you making some easy renovations before turning the keys over to them. The more you're willing to be flexible with your pricing and terms, the better your chances of securing a buyer that will give you a fair price for your home.

If you're thinking about selling your home, contact our professional real estate team. We're happy to share our insight and experience to help you with the selling process.