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Seller's
Guide
TIPS FOR
SELLING YOUR HOUSE
IN RAPID CITY & THE BLACK HILLS
Decide On a Price
To determine a price you need to know just how much your
property is worth on the open market. Homeowners have an
emotional attachment to their home, and because of this they
sometimes overestimate what their house is worth. Despite
the attachment, try to be practical and logical. Have an
idea of how your house compares with similar, recently sold
homes in your area. Evaluate price per square foot, age,
condition, location, schools, and amenities. It’s important
to get the price right the first time. If you set your price
too high buyers may not consider it. For more tips on
deciding on a price refer to “Determining the Listing Price”
in our
Helpful
Articles for Sellers section.
Prepare Your House for Sale
Curb appeal is important. If a buyer pulls up and they don’t
like what they see on the outside, they won’t want to see
the inside. Keep your lawn and other landscaping neatly
trimmed, weeded and watered. Clean up oil spots in the
driveway. Make sure the garage door opens easily. Check
the exterior of your home for signs of wear and tear, such
as peeling paint, foundation cracks or loose shingles, and
fix what is needed. Clean the outside, including windows.
Home buyers are attracted to clean and attractive houses.
Remove all clutter from every room, including closets.
Organize your basement and attic. Wipe down and paint walls
and trim if necessary. Clean all windows, light fixtures
and ceiling fans. Bathrooms and kitchens should always be
squeaky clean. Replace any burned out light bulbs. Inspect
and make any necessary repairs to the plumbing, heating,
cooling and electric systems.
The first impression of your house could make all the
difference. Make a list of what needs to be fixed, cleaned,
changed, or removed. Make all needed repairs unless you
want your house to be regarded as a fixer-upper. Anything
that’s obviously broken gives potential buyers a reason to
offer you a lower price. For more tips see
Helpful Articles for Sellers.
Advertise and Market
Become an expert at advertising and marketing. Make your
house stand out! A well done fact sheet can be one of the
strongest tools available in the marketing of your house.
Outline the key features of your home. Put a sign in your
yard. Place some ads in the classifieds.
Get Psyched Up To Let People In
Make the house accessible. That means it should always be
ready to show. Potential buyers would prefer that the seller
not be present during a showing, to avoid making them feel
uncomfortable. Children and pets should also be absent
during a showing.
Familiarize Yourself with Forms
Be aware of all legal requirements in your area.
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