Selling your home can be stressful. Here are a few tips to help it go smoothly…
1. Detach yourself. Most sellers are far too emotionally involved with their home. Of course, that’s understandable. After all, your home is the place where you’ve built memories for many years. However, you must remember that the strangers that come through your home don’t have the same attachments. The faster you can make yourself think of your home as a product to sell rather than your own, personal home the better off you will be.
2. Plan your exit. Have a strategy in place to make your sale as smooth as possible, especially if you are purchasing another home at the same time. Research short-term housing options in case you need them, and be sure that you realistically understand how much money you will be taking away from your sale so that you can have the best understanding of what type of housing purchase you can afford to make.
3. Hire a real estate agent. Finding a real estate agent you like and trust as early in the selling process as possible can ease the entire process. A good agent will not only show and sell your home, but he or she can advise you on the best strategies and tactics for selling your home, making the whole process less stressful.
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.