Making a Quick Sale

Michael Mergell, Managing Broker RE/MAX Ability Plus-Fishers

Making a quick sell has a little to do with luck, but it has more to do with how you market your home and present it to buyers. The following tips will help you sell your home fast:

• Market your Home - Marketing your home involves a lot more than placing an ad in the paper. You need to place ads, post signs, host open houses...Basically, you need to do everything possible to get people in to look at your home. Host a neighborhood fundraiser in your home. Put your home on the auction block. Do anything it takes to generate attention.

• Hire a Real Estate Agent - When it comes to marketing your home, the greatest asset you can have on your side is a real estate agent. A real estate agent can present your home to the largest amount of potential buyers. Yes, you should continue to market your home yourself, but having the help of an agent can take a lot of the pressure off.

• Spruce It Up - No one wants to buy an ugly house or a house that doesn't leave a lasting impression. Buyers usually visit numerous homes before they make a decision. Make your house stand out by giving it a fresh coat of pain. Make all necessary repairs and give it some curb appeal.

• Stage for Success - In order to sell quickly, you need to stage your home. Take out all clutter and items that you have stored. Put these in storage. Leave only the basic necessities. Furniture and decorative items are a must. However, if yours are worn, borrow some other items to change the "feel" of your home.

• Set a Competitive Price - Homes that are sold for less than their value sell quickly. If you have some room to negotiate, lower the list price of your home. If your home is a bargain, it will not last long on the market no matter how unstable it is.

MICHAEL MERGELL (317) 645-8717 MICHAELMERGELL@REMAX.NET