{"id":8245,"date":"2024-01-22T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/3-must-dos-when-selling-your-house-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-01-22T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T11:30:00","slug":"3-must-dos-when-selling-your-house-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/3-must-dos-when-selling-your-house-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Must-Do\u2019s When Selling Your House in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If one of the goals on your list is <\/span>selling your house<\/a> and <\/span>making a move<\/a> this year, you\u2019re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what\u2019s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home.<\/span><\/p>\n

A great way to balance those emotions and make sure you\u2019re confident in your decision is to keep these three best practices in mind when you\u2019re <\/span>ready to sell<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Price Your Home Right <\/strong><\/h4>\n

The <\/span>housing market<\/a> shifted in 2023 as <\/span>mortgage rates<\/a> rose and <\/span>home price appreciation<\/a> started to <\/span>normalize<\/a> once again. As a seller, you still need to recognize how important it is to price your house\u00a0appropriately based on where the market is today. <\/span>Hannah Jones, Economic Research Analyst for Realtor.com<\/em>, explains<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201cSellers need to become familiar with their local market and work closely with a local agent to make sure their listing is attractive to buyers. Buyers feeling the pressure of affordability are likely to be pickier, so <\/em>a well-priced, well-maintained home is the ticket to drumming up big demand<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you price your house too high, you run the risk of deterring buyers<\/a>. And if you go too low, you\u2019re leaving money on the table. An experienced real estate agent<\/a> can help determine what your ideal asking price should be, so your house moves quickly and for top dollar.<\/p>\n

2. Keep Your Emotions in Check<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Today, homeowners are staying in their houses <\/span>longer<\/a> than they used to. According to the <\/span>National Association of Realtors<\/em><\/a> (NAR), since 1985, the average time a homeowner has owned their home has increased from 6 to 10 years\u00a0<\/span>(see graph below):<\/em><\/p>\n

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This is much more than what used to be the norm. The side effect, however, is when you stay in one place for so long, you may get even\u00a0<\/span>more\u00a0<\/em>emotionally attached to your space. If it\u2019s the first home you bought or the house where your loved ones grew up, it very likely means something extra special to you. Every room has memories, and it\u2019s hard to detach from the sentimental value.<\/span><\/p>\n

For some homeowners, that makes it even tougher to separate the emotional value of the house from fair market price. That\u2019s why you need a real estate professional to help you with the negotiations and the best pricing strategy along the way. Trust the professionals who have your best interests in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Stage Your Home Properly <\/strong><\/h4>\n

While you may love your decor and how you\u2019ve customized your house over the years, not all buyers will feel the same way about your vibe. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to make sure you focus on your home\u2019s first impression, so it appeals to as many buyers as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/em>Buyers want to be able to picture themselves in the home. They need to see themselves inside with their furniture and keepsakes \u2013 not your pictures and decorations.\u00a0As Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at NAR, <\/span>says<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBuyers want to easily envision themselves within a new home and home staging is a way to showcase the property in its best light.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A real estate professional can help you with expertise on getting your house ready to sell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bottom Line<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re considering selling your house, reach out to a local real estate professional to help you navigate the process while prioritizing these must-do\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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