How to Effectively Sell Your Home in the Lethbridge Alberta Canada real estate market

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How to Effectively Sell Your Home in the Lethbridge Alberta Canada real estate market - by real estate expert Courtney Atkinson

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March 18, 2009, by Courtney Atkinson in Tips for Sellers

As a real estate agent who has experience in Lethbridge Alberta Canada I have assisted many individuals in buying and selling homes. The purpose of my article is to share some of the tips I have found very effective in selling homes in the Lethbridge Alberta Canada real estate market. After reading this article, you will know how to go about selling your home fast with minimal stress.

Staging your home will lead to more success than not staging it. If you have never staged a home in the past, it may seem like an overwhelming task, but in reality it only requires a few easy easy steps.

One - Fix things

Before showing the house, any repairs needed to the house, floor, appliances and fixtures should be taken care of.

Two - Organize your things

You will need to remove and store anything that doesn't fit the overall look you are trying to portray in your home. Declutter by removing 1/2 to 2/3 of what is in the home. You're moving anyway right? Start packing early and get those things that you've been collecting for years out of the way. Clean sightlines and visible corners sell homes. Open that space up!

Here's a helpful video on how to stage a home:

Three - Your house should literally shine

Beautify the front of your home, steam clean the carpet, and shine the windows. Wipe off all countertops before showings, dust regularly, and make your home appear as though nobody lives there! This will help you command a higher price because people will assume you simply live this cleanly all the time, particularly compared to the other rather dirty properties on the market!

Four - Price is key

Underpricing can cut into your profits, or even end up costing you money. One of the biggest pitfalls that a seller may encounter is pricing their home to high. Many believe that they can take a lower offer if they start out first with a high price. Overpricing can greatly limit marketability. Selecting the correct asking price for your home is crucial. This is why only 15% of For Sale By Owner properties actually sell. They simply can't price or market homes according to what the market demands.

Five - Pick a Real Estate Agent that works for you

The experience of selling your home will be quicker and easier if you choose a good real estate agent Moreover, the commission you pay will be more than covered by the 16% saving that you will achieve on an average as compared to selling FSBO.

It is very difficult to select the right real estate agent for your needs. You need an experienced agent in the Lethbridge Alberta Canada area who will effectively work with your through to the successful sale of your home. Only hire an agent that is trustworthy and that comes with outstanding referrals. You want and need a Lethbridge Realtor who can market and sell your property as quickly as possible for the highest dollar value with the least hassle.

If you have yet to locate a Lethbridge Alberta Canada real estate agent who can meet these needs; please call me for a freeconsultation. I am able to be reached at 1.403.795.7777 or at info@courtneyatkinson.ca.

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