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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
City Name | No of Properties | Avg. list price | Avg. price / sq.ft |
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Miami, FL | 8673 homes for sale | $1,189,483 | $771 |
Cape Coral, FL | 7003 homes for sale | $405,233 | $267 |
Naples, FL | 5865 homes for sale | $1,625,289 | $716 |
Jacksonville, FL | 5714 homes for sale | $383,059 | $178 |
Port Charlotte, FL | 5592 homes for sale | $182,609 | $23 |
Lehigh Acres, FL | 4781 homes for sale | $163,052 | $108 |
Orlando, FL | 4595 homes for sale | $524,436 | $34 |
Fort Myers, FL | 4086 homes for sale | $501,613 | $176 |
Ocala, FL | 3950 homes for sale | $376,144 | $12 |
Tampa, FL | 3652 homes for sale | $742,144 | $171 |
Kissimmee, FL | 3647 homes for sale | $1,554,150 | $191 |
Punta Gorda, FL | 3608 homes for sale | $357,408 | $14 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3182 homes for sale | $1,602,517 | $907 |
North Port, FL | 3037 homes for sale | $172,445 | $17 |
Vero Beach, FL | 2797 homes for sale | $864,666 | $178 |
County Name | No of Properties | Avg. list price | Avg. price / sq.ft |
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Miami Dade County | 20346 homes for sale | $1,459,566 | $908 |
Lee County | 20317 homes for sale | $473,856 | $260 |
Broward County | 18206 homes for sale | $840,393 | $536 |
Palm Beach County | 13798 homes for sale | $1,304,197 | $208 |
Charlotte County | 10983 homes for sale | $253,636 | $17 |
Polk County | 8814 homes for sale | $344,404 | $14 |
Hillsborough County | 8176 homes for sale | $626,005 | $39 |
Volusia County | 8105 homes for sale | $494,355 | $3 |
Sarasota County | 7779 homes for sale | $641,170 | $81 |
Brevard County | 7579 homes for sale | $451,750 | $112 |
Pinellas County | 7468 homes for sale | $641,843 | $228 |
Orange County | 7293 homes for sale | $633,063 | $42 |
Collier County | 6946 homes for sale | $1,582,409 | $728 |
Marion County | 6683 homes for sale | $368,537 | $5 |
Duval County | 6041 homes for sale | $424,946 | $199 |