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How Much Time Do You Need to Create a Property Listing?

by Dianne Drinkwater 01/19/2020

There is no surefire formula to craft the perfect home listing. Instead, a seller must allocate the necessary time and resources to ensure a listing hits the mark with buyers. If a seller fails to do so, this individual may struggle to stir up interest in his or her home. Perhaps worst of all, this seller's home may linger on the real estate market for an extended period of time.

Ultimately, there are lots of things a seller can do to craft an engaging and informative home listing. These include:

1. Focus on the Positives

Think about why a buyer may consider your house over other available properties. Then, you'll be better equipped than ever before to highlight your home's positive aspects in your listing.

It may be beneficial to consider what makes your house unique as well. If you include details that show buyers why your home is a one-of-a-kind residence, you may be able to increase the likelihood that buyers will want to view your house in-person.

2. Provide Accurate Information

There is no reason to stretch the truth in your home listing. In fact, doing so may actually slow down the home selling process. But if you include accurate information about your residence in your listing, a buyer can use your listing to determine if your house is the right choice based on his or her individual needs.

When it comes to crafting an effective home listing, a straightforward approach is ideal. Thus, avoiding jargon is crucial, particularly if you want your listing to make a positive impression on buyers.

3. Include High-Resolution Images

Although your listing may include great information about your house, you may want to incorporate high-resolution images of your residence into your listing. That way, you can show buyers the true beauty of your house.

Of course, before you take photos of your home's interior and exterior, you should perform house cleaning and maintenance. Because if you incorporate photos into your listing that portray your house in a negative light, it may be difficult to generate interest in your residence.

For those who require extra help as they put together a home listing, working with a real estate agent may be a good idea. A real estate agent is a house selling expert who can help you create a listing that matches your expectations.

Typically, a real estate agent will meet with a home seller and learn about this individual's property selling goals. He or she next will help a seller craft a listing. Finally, when a listing is ready, a real estate agent will add a seller's residence to the housing market and promote the home to buyers.

To achieve the best-possible results during the home selling journey, it helps to craft a listing that is easy to understand and provides valuable information about a house. Thanks to the aforementioned tips, you can create a home listing that may help you garner interest in your residence as soon as it becomes available.

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