When you first start thinking about selling your home, there are several methods you can use, the most common of which is to hire a real estate agent who will represent you during the process and help you close the transaction. While real estate agents can be beneficial, hiring an agent also means that the process will likely take a long time and that your costs will be higher. If you want to sell your home quickly and increase the profits you receive, it's highly recommended that you sell your home on your own. Here are some tips on how to sell your home quickly.

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Focus on an MLS

While it's possible to create individual listings of your home on various listing websites like Zillow and Trulia, developing numerous listings to place on different websites only serves to waste you time and money. Instead, focus on using an MLS, which is a feature available with ByOwner.com.

A multiple listing service is a large database that stores information on properties for sale. All regional MLS systems are tied into a national MLS database that real estate agents have access to. By getting your home listed on an MLS, your property will gain exposure among potential buyers.

Declutter and Clean Your Home

If you want to sell your home quickly, it's essential that you declutter and clean your home to make the interiors as appealing to potential buyers as possible. Any large pieces of furniture or extra belongings that are just lying around should be packed away or taken to a storage unit.

It's also highly recommended that you organize your closets to make sure that potential buyers are able to visualize the amount of storage space your home has. Make sure that any family photos or keepsakes are packed away as well to make it easier for buyers to view themselves living in your home. Dusting and vacuuming are also important tasks.

Hire a Photographer

The only way to sell your home in a short period of time is by appealing to buyers who are currently on the market. You might find it difficult to do so if the first impression buyers have of your home is a bad one. While some people will drive through neighborhoods to find homes for sale that they might be interested in, it's much more common for buyers to look at online listings, which come with listing photos.

While it's very easy to take pictures of your home with your own camera or phone, the quality may not be good enough. A bad listing photo that doesn't properly portray the beauty of your home may result in your property sitting on the market for an extended period of time.

Hiring a professional to take photos of your home will likely cost you several hundred dollars. However, these photos should make your listing more appealing. Before these photos are taken, your home should have ample amounts of natural light, which means that blinds should be open and natural light should be in abundance.

Create a Strong Listing Description

Once you've selected your preferred listing price, it's time to create a description for the listing. Keep in mind that a well-written listing will help you sell your home faster. First, list the best features in your home with keywords that buyers will find compelling.

Everything that makes your home, its features or neighborhood desirable should be mentioned in the listing. This may include the school district that you live in as well as any parks or public areas. Mentioned any upgrades, the view, and other attributes which would attract a buyer. Is it on the water, has a city, water or mountain view…if so make sure to mention it. Quality pictures should be incorporated into the listing as well. Make sure that you have a sense of urgency when writing the listing. For instance, you might want to state that every offer should be submitted by a specific date.

Why You Should Sell with ByOwner

When you list your home with ByOwner.com, you benefit from having your home placed on a multiple listing service. You'll also be provided with important extras, which include everything from a yard sign to assistance with creating an ad.

Making an online listing is simple and straightforward. In fact, all that's required to start this process is to enter the type of home you'd like to sell. Once the listing has been made, you'll get your home on the market the same day. People in many states and cities across the U.S. are selling their home in record time with ByOwner.

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Sell My House Fast in Florida

Florida is a popular destination for homeowners because of its beautiful weather, amazing beaches, and lack of income tax. The Sunshine State has long been a premier destination because of the many amusement parks and attractions situated throughout. At ByOwner.com, our goal is to make it easier for consumers to sell a home in Florida. Our expansive real estate marketing and listing services are able to save sellers thousands of dollars by facilitating a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) transaction.

Instead of paying 6% in real estate commissions to an agent for listing and marketing your property, you can keep this money in your pocket while still benefiting from full MLS listing coverage. Some of the extras you'll get when selling your Florida home include a free eBook, a yard sign, and direct contact with potential buyers.

The process of listing your own home begins by selecting the property type you wish to sell. From here, you can create a 7-day free trial or full account to get your Florida home listed on all of the top listing sites and services. Thousands of people are selling houses from Florida. The most popular cities are Miami, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Port Charlotte, and Jacksonville.

Popular Cities in Florida

City Name No of Properties Avg. list price Avg. price / sq.ft
Cape Coral, FL 6956 homes for sale $406,320 $253
Jacksonville, FL 6179 homes for sale $365,017 $200
Port Charlotte, FL 6169 homes for sale $207,368 $28
Naples, FL 5818 homes for sale $1,636,596 $776
Orlando, FL 4987 homes for sale $518,319 $36
Miami, FL 4876 homes for sale $1,111,418 $677
Lehigh Acres, FL 4715 homes for sale $161,942 $86
Ocala, FL 4552 homes for sale $390,231 $14
Punta Gorda, FL 4448 homes for sale $368,151 $17
Fort Myers, FL 4115 homes for sale $498,588 $174
Sarasota, FL 4035 homes for sale $1,123,781 $125
Tampa, FL 3996 homes for sale $762,563 $141
Kissimmee, FL 3885 homes for sale $459,098 $63
North Port, FL 3523 homes for sale $182,936 $20
Vero Beach, FL 3520 homes for sale $937,531 $167

Popular Counties in Florida

County Name No of Properties Avg. list price Avg. price / sq.ft
Lee County 20571 homes for sale $484,392 $229
Palm Beach County 17189 homes for sale $1,407,777 $241
Broward County 15961 homes for sale $821,027 $521
Charlotte County 12956 homes for sale $281,142 $22
Miami Dade County 11427 homes for sale $1,401,749 $834
Sarasota County 10837 homes for sale $698,023 $87
Polk County 9719 homes for sale $337,417 $13
Pinellas County 9630 homes for sale $647,874 $203
Volusia County 8959 homes for sale $486,237 $3
Hillsborough County 8757 homes for sale $626,539 $42
Brevard County 8458 homes for sale $442,333 $124
Marion County 7783 homes for sale $383,391 $6
Orange County 7702 homes for sale $620,943 $16
Collier County 6873 homes for sale $1,596,035 $782
Pasco County 6587 homes for sale $405,115 $23