The thought of selling your home can be overwhelming. Packing all the items you have accumulated over the years, choosing a moving company and finding a good real estate agent are points of stress for most people. Thankfully selling a home today doesn’t have to be as time consuming as in the past. With a little bit of hustle, you can sell your home in very little time. What used to take several months to sell a home now can be done quickly.

In 2020, homes spent an average of just 25 days on the market before going under contract, down from 30 days in 2019, according to Zillow. After an offer is accepted, the process typically requires another 30 to 45 days before everything is complete, which includes the closing process. With the right agent, you can be out of your home in a short time. Below are some steps most home sellers follow for a successful sale.

Finding an Agent

Once you have made the decision to sell your home you will have to choose between a wide variety of agents that can help you. Agents from The Levi Rodgers Real Estate group have specialists covering every area of San Antonio and can advise you on which neighborhood fits your needs. Our agents also know how to quickly pivot to find new buyers if the sale falls through.

Home Improvements

Another important step in getting your home ready to sell is making improvements before it hits the market. Our agents know many certified home inspectors who can point out any imperfections in your house from small to large. It’s typically those large repairs that will break a deal. A seller should be prepared to fix them before putting their home on the market or be prepared to potentially lower the selling price. We see this a lot when it comes to roofs, fencing or foundation repairs. Knowing up front what repairs are needed will get you closer to your desirable selling price.

Staging

You have seen plenty of home shows where you think why wasn’t that bed made or who wants green walls in their family room. Many of these items are cosmetic, but preparing your house for visitors is called the staging process. You can do it yourself or hire a company to make your home look more appealing. Some staging companies will bring in new furniture and accessories and others will try to make do with what you have. Don’t underestimate the value of nicely painted walls and a landscaped yard. 

Competitive Pricing 

Selling a home in a competitive market can be tricky without having an experienced agent. Many sellers have done a lot of upgrades to their homes during the pandemic, but some upgrades are worth a few more dollars than others. If you are trying to get out of your house quickly, you will have to sacrifice some of those upgrades for a more competitive price. That’s why having a good real estate agent is critical who can assess your timeline and your drop dead asking price. The selling price of your home will also be based on the upkeep of the neighborhood, access to schools and shopping centers.

Closing 

Once an offer has been accepted, there’s still another process you have to go through called the “closing.” This includes fulfilling any obligations in terms of repairs, disclosing paperwork and signing contracts. The seller should expect to pay 8-10% in closing cost fees, which includes real estate commissions, taxes, title and lender fees. Sometimes challenges pop up like the buyer losing their job and is now unable to purchase the house. Again, a solid agent can guide you through any unexpected areas and to your ultimate goal.   

Selling a home is never an easy process, but the Levi Rodgers Real Estate Group has a proven team of professionals who can easily navigate the process for you. And if you need to get out of your house quickly, let us explain our Guaranteed Offer program which is an accelerated program to match buyers/investors to homes quicker than the typical process. 

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If you, or anyone that you know is interested in purchasing a home, we have a solid team of experts who work to help our clients win. Our agents are working hard throughout the state of Texas, from San Antonio, to Austin, and Fort Hood Texas. We offer the service, guidance and expertise to help you buy or sell a home today!  

Give us a call seven days a week to purchase or sell a home, or simply talk and let us answer your questions. We are available from 8 am to 9 p.m. everyday! Office: 210-331-7000;  Text: 210-801-9115