By Alexis N. Winnell, Real Estate Broker
2020 has not been the year that we expected. With hurdles constantly being thrown into our paths: Our schools have been cancelled. Our vacations have been cancelled. Our uncertain economy has caused many to become frustrated and nervous for what the future will hold. Through all of this in the first part of the year, the little ray of light is the real estate market for sellers. Inventory is low, which means It is a great time to sell a home.
Although it is a seller’s market, we understand that selling a home can come with an abundance of unwanted stress. Navigating the real estate world can be tricky. With Manderley Real Estate you do not have to do it alone and the reward will outweigh the hardships. Here are a few ways you can easily manage the trials that come with selling a home.
1. Agent selection is top priority
Manderley Real Estate will be your trusted source for information and will guide you through this process. The last things that any seller wants is to put their home on the market and then realize that their agent is not as helpful as you thought they would be. Be prepared to ask a lot of questions about the process.
2. Prepare for mishaps and take them in stride
Before you put your home on the market, it can be a good idea to accept that not everything will go exactly as planned. The one thing that is certain in real estate is to expect the uncertain. If there is an obstacle in the way, our team will guide you through. Maybe your home is not going to sell as soon as you thought it would, or a last-minute showing has to happen that you did not have on your schedule. The best you can do is to give yourself some wiggle room when it comes to your home selling plans.
3. Establish a system for easy showings
It is important to stage and clean your home to prepare for open houses and private showings. A “photo shoot ready” home is definitely not easy to maintain if you are still living there. Staging is adding furniture to help buyers envision themselves living there.
To make these preparations a little easier on yourself, keep some decorative storage units in your home that you can quickly hide personal items in before a showing. Make sure that you also have an assortment of easy-to-use cleaning supplies, such as wipes and dusters, for quick touchups of your home’s surfaces. Overall, it is best to build the habit of not letting messes accumulate in your home. Do what you can to avoid going into panic mode when you learn that a potential buyer will be coming over the next morning.
4. Take a break
Selling a house is a big deal, but you should not let it consume all of your time. Again, Manderley Real Estate will do most of the worrying for you. It is completely okay to take a break from the constant cleaning, staging and showings. Have a movie night, go to your favorite restaurant or take a weekend trip with the family. Taking a break can give you a fresh mind and put you back on the right track to selling. Your mental and physical health should always be your top priority.
Contact Alexis Winnell at 978.376.3313 to discuss the Manderley Way of Real Estate.
