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How to Tackle Home Selling Challenges

by Dianne Drinkwater 11/22/2020

Home sellers may encounter problems as they try to get the best prices for their residences. Fortunately, there are lots of things that sellers can do to reduce or eliminate hurdles that otherwise may slow down the house selling journey.

Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you tackle various home selling hurdles.

1. Analyze the Local Housing Market

The local housing market may play a major role in how much you ultimately receive for your residence. Thus, if you analyze the local housing sector closely, you may be able to gain deep insights that you can use to guide your home selling journey.

Oftentimes, it helps to differentiate between a buyer's and seller's market. If you find out how long houses generally are available before they sell in your city or town, you may be able to determine if a buyer's or seller's market is in place. Then, you can tailor your house selling efforts accordingly.

2. Know Your Home

A buyer will assess your home's condition before deciding whether to submit an offer to purchase your residence. If you understand the current state of your residence, you can correct house problems right away. And if you quickly address these home issues, you may be able to accelerate the house selling journey.

It may be beneficial to conduct a house inspection prior to listing your residence. With an inspection, you can receive in-depth insights into any underlying house issues. Next, you can use an inspection report to prioritize home repairs and upgrades.

3. Collaborate with a Real Estate Agent

As you get set to navigate the home selling journey, you may want to hire a real estate agent. Because if you have a real estate agent at your side, you can receive the support you need to instantly identify and resolve assorted property selling issues.

A real estate agent is committed to client satisfaction, and he or she will do everything possible to help you alleviate house selling issues. First, a real estate agent will learn about you and your house selling goals and craft a personalized property selling strategy. He or she then will work with you to promote your residence to prospective buyers. And if you receive an offer to purchase your house, a real estate agent is happy to provide a recommendation about whether you should accept, reject or counter this homebuying proposal.

In addition, a real estate agent goes above and beyond the call of duty to minimize home selling stress. If you ever have concerns or questions during the home selling journey, a real estate agent is ready to address them.

For those who want to resolve home selling problems, it helps to plan ahead for the property selling journey. Thanks to the aforementioned tips, you can prepare for any home selling problems that may come your way. As a result, you can use these tips to address home selling issues and achieve the best-possible results during the house selling journey.

About the Author
Author

Dianne Drinkwater

Dianne is a full time, full service, state licensed Realtor®, member of Northeast Florida Regional Association of Realtors® (NEFAR), St. Augustine/ St.Johns County Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR), and Northeast Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service And St. Augustine/St. Johns (MLS), Shearwater Certified, and Military on the Move Designation.

She provides a unique blend of leadership, sales acumen, project management, technology, and world class customer relation skills to enhance Watson Realty Corporation's values in the real estate sales and mortgage marketplace. She is a decisive take action solution-oriented professional with 25+ years of progressive business experience who efficiently utilizes technology to improve results. She has lived in the St. Augustine/Jacksonville area since 2005 and has seen the area continue to flourish and stays well informed of future growth plans within Northeast Florida. 

Let's take a look at the lighter side of Dianne. She loves life is artistic loves music, the arts, yoga and genealogy! She loves to explore and hates to be bored. She loves the outdoors, especially plant life and wildlife. She has been a Master Gardener in Florida and Maine; as a photography enthusiast she has the eye to spot the perfect shot, which spills over to the photos she makes of the properties she markets AND frequently hires the best specialized real estate photographers/drone and videographers who make the difference in the sale. And, she loves to share her knowledge of the local real estate market and all aspects of the process to guide you through each step as a coach rather than a salesperson. 

So, let's sum it up. Buying or selling your home is an important life decision. Reasons can vary greatly from change of lifestyle, to relocation or life challenges. You need someone you can trust, count on, respect and help shoulder the stress, anxiety and time commitment involved. Doesn't this sound like someone you want working for you? 

So, what's the next step? Contacting Dianne of course. It is all about YOUR needs, goals, timeline and DREAMS! She's here to help you achieve them and she looks forward to hearing from you. 

What are you looking for in a Realtor? - Someone who will really listen to your wants and needs? Someone who will expertly market your home until the SOLD sign adorns your front lawn or if you are a buyer tirelessly researches your wish list to find that perfect home? - How about someone who will always be honest, holds ethics in high regard as a realtor, who works aggressively to get you the best price for your home and someone who knows the market? 

Selling or buying a home is a partnership with your trusted advisor- Dianne Drinkwater