Getting ready to sell your house? It can be an overwhelming and stressful process, but knowing there are adventures waiting for you in places like St. James, NC can make the selling process much more enjoyable. Put a picture of your St. James, NC new home where you can see it during the selling process to keep your spirits looking to the future, rather than dwelling on the past.
Emotion v. Reason
When working with real estate agents, you will often find that when they talk to you about buying real estate, they refer to your new purchase as a “home.” Yet if you are selling property, they will often refer to it as a “house.” Real estate agents understand that purchasing real estate is an emotional decision, but when selling, it is pivotal to remove emotional attachments.
You need to think of your house as a marketable commodity. Property. Real estate. Your goal is to get others to see your house as their potential home. The first step in getting your house ready to sell is to “de-personalize” it.
De-personalize Your “Home”
The reason you want to “de-personalize” your home is because you want buyers to view it as their potential home. When a potential homebuyer sees your family photos hanging on the wall, it can actually shatter their illusions about owning the house. They want to imagine their new life in the home, rather than see the life you’re leaving behind. Put away family photos, sports trophies, collectible items, knick-knacks and souvenirs.
Remove Clutter, Whether You Think it’s Clutter or Not
This is the hardest thing for most people to do because of the emotional attachment to everything in their house. After years of living in the same home, clutter collects in ways a homeowner may not even realize. This clutter can greatly affect the way buyers see your house.
Take a step back and pretend you are a potential buyer or invite a friend over to help point out areas of clutter. Your real estate agent should also be a helpful resource.
Take on the challenge of selling your home in steps and remember your dream Jacksonville NC real estate is waiting for you at the end. Subscribe to our Sea Coast Realty blog so you can be the first to read “Getting Your House Ready to Sell: Part II.”
Ken Keegan Real Estate Broker
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