5 STEPS TO SUCCESSFULLY SELLING YOUR HOME IN THE BEAR MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE MARKET
Selling a home in a unique market, like that of Bear Mountain real estate, takes a combination of finding the right people to help you and putting the highest quality in front of the right buyers. It all begins with selecting the right area expert to represent you and your home. If you’re not sure where to begin, here are 5 steps to follow to ensure you start and finish on the right foot.
1. Find a good REALTOR
Experience is key when on the hunt for a knowledgeable and reputable REALTOR. Hiring someone with a history of transactions in the area ensures you are pricing your home appropriately and their local connections will be invaluable when it comes time for open houses and potential showings. A REALTOR with experience in specific neighbourhoods will know how to market your property to the right buyers and will in the end save you time, money, and present you with the best offer available.
2. Prepare your home for photos
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When it comes to physically preparing your home for sale, aesthetics are everything. Filling those nail holes that have been in your walls for years and maybe giving your bathroom a paint job will do wonders for increasing the value of your home. Small repairs are recommended and clearing up any clutter that may be hanging around will present potential buyers with a clean slate for their imagination. People want to envision themselves in their new home, therefore tying up any loose ends, tidying the space, and removing personal photos or memorabilia will present them with a tidy, depersonalized space to let their imagination run wild. Staging is also recommended, and any good REALTOR will have connections to a great staging company that will transform your space into a home that will be hard to leave!
3. Make time for Professional Photo’s
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Although this is in the hands of your decided REALTOR, we want to stress the important of professional photos to showcase the unique highlights of your property. Bear Mountain is a stunningly picturesque community and your REALTOR should be connected with the best available photographer who is capable of encapsulating the beauty that is Bear Mountain. Bringing life to your property will attract the right buyers looking for quality and photos are the first visual evidence of this.
4. Get your property live on the market!
Now that the hard stuff is done, you can finally list your property! Your REALTOR will have effectively highlighted Bear Mountains expansive list of amenities (including a world class golf course, a full-service spa, parks, and hiking trails), and will continuously be marketing your property to targeted areas. This is when having a REALTOR with intimate knowledge of Bear Mountain will help tremendously in the sale process of your home and ensure any interested parties are property vetted and approved before entering your home.
5. Be Patient
Finding the right buyers for your property isn’t always an easy task but hiring a confident area professional will put you ahead of the pack. Like we mentioned before, a vetting process allows your REALTOR to qualify potential buyers before asking you to leave your home for a showing. Ensuring they are serious buyers before they walk through the door is a huge time-saver for you and your family, but it is also important for you to prioritize showings and ensure your home is easily accessible for your REALTOR and ready for company at any time. Bear Mountain is a unique community and finding the right buyer means getting top-dollar for your home.