Selling Your Home for Top Dollar

Hey there, I'm Christine Sandoval. Let's talk about how to sell your home for top dollar. I want to explain the top five ways to make your home
stand out above the rest.

The first way is with beautiful listing photos. When you start interviewing agents to list your home, one of the most important questions you can ask
them is: who is your photographer? If the agents can't give you an answer, or worse, tells you that they DIY all of their own photos...run! Because of apps like Zillow, Redfin, and Trulia, potential home buyers have been trained to swipe left. When they see a home with bad photos, they won't even bother coming to look at it in person. They'll just keep scrolling. Make sure that your agent hires a professional real estate photographer that knows
exactly how to capture the best features of your home. This is the first step to driving tons
of traffic to your listing.

The second way is with appealing decor. Unless you're an interior designer with a trained eye, it's really difficult for the average buyer to see past your
decor, even if you've chosen your pieces carefully and paid a premium price, it may not fit the buyer's taste or needs. The problem arises because in order for a buyer to want your home, they have to be able to see themselves living in it first, but this is nearly impossible when they can't get past a
chair, or rug, or tile selection that you've chosen that doesn't match their style. Sure, everyone knows that a rug can be replaced. But if the rug is so offensive that the buyer can't get passed it, it's likely that they won't be able to see themselves moving in either. Eliminate this entire scenario by
removing all unnecessary clutter, updating your furniture pieces, and using a neutral color palette that will appeal to the masses. If you don't know how to do any of this, your Realtor should be able to put you in contact with
an amazing home stager.

The third way is with competitive pricing. Contrary to popular belief, the price of the home is not what you think it is worth, but what a buyer is
willing to pay. This means that the market is what determines the price of the home, not the seller, not the appraiser, not the Realtor. You may think that your home is worth X amount because you improved it, made memories in it, and took such good care of it, but none of that matters to a buyer. They will be looking at the home objectively and if they can't
justify the price, they'll move on. For all of my clients, I
have a very candid conversation with them so that they
understand how to price their home so it can sell quickly and
for top dollar.

The fourth way is with good vibes. Sometimes there are things you can't even see that are holding back your buyers from writing great offers. It could be a funky pet smell, a dark and interior, an unusually hot or cold
temperature, or even a weird creepy sound that spooks the buyer out. Your agent should be collecting feedback from all of the agents and buyers who have toured your home. This feedback is essential to spotting trends
and eradicating issues to increase offers. The last way is with great communication. Sometimes the home is perfect, but it's a lack of
communication that prevents offers from flowing in. Your
agent should be available via text during normal working
hours. If you can't even get a hold of her, how is a potential
home buyer supposed to? You also have to be flexible. I
understand the inconvenience of keeping the home clean to show
at a moment's notice. But if you want to get the home sold
quickly, everyone needs to be flexible.

The key to selling a home fast and for more money is making a great first impression, and this is where a skillful agent can really help you. This
is where I step in. Before listing a property, I love to visit the space that we're listing and make recommendations on things that need to happen to make the house its most marketable.

So if you're thinking about making a move, let's chat!