In today’s market, your home’s selling timeline comes down to three things: your agent’s expertise, a smart strategy, and proper preparation.
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me, "How long does it take to sell my home?" I’d be rich. If you're thinking about selling, most people only sell a home every 7 to 10 years, and a lot can change in the real estate market during that time.
However, one factor that affects how long it takes to sell your house depends on who you’re working with.
Just last month, I had clients who initially went with a family friend to sell their home. They hoped to save some money, but that friend couldn't get their house sold. Meanwhile, these clients were stuck paying two mortgages, one for their new home and one for a vacant property.
You don’t need to stage with expensive furniture—you just need to be smart about presentation.
When they found out about our guaranteed offers, they called us. Within just one weekend on the market, we had three offers, one above the listing price. They closed shortly after.
This experience shows that some agents are simply in the business of listing homes, while we’re in the business of selling them. Let me walk you through our process of selling your home.
We make your home stand out. Our focus is on making your property appealing to buyers. This involves a home readiness consultation, where a stager or photographer gives you tips to prepare your home. Properly staged homes not only look better in photos but also sell for more money.
We don't just take pictures with an iPhone. Our real estate-specific photographers are pros; some have shot over 5,000 houses. We also provide a 3D tour of your home, which can significantly increase its visibility. In fact, homes with 3D tours sell for more money about 87% of the time.
Proactive marketing. We don’t sit back and wait for buyers to come to us. Each week, we reach out to between 1,500 and 2,000 potential buyers. We also push digital marketing efforts into the community to attract Bay Area buyers specifically.
One unique tool we use is Zillow Showcase, which pushes your home to the top of Zillow’s listings. This gives your home 75% more views, likes, and shares than homes listed by traditional agents. More exposure means more potential buyers, which leads to quicker sales.
Right timing and readiness. Many homeowners think they can list their homes while still building a new one, but that can backfire. If you list too early and receive an excellent offer, you might hesitate and lose the opportunity. To avoid this, we can negotiate a rent-back option to give you more time if needed.
We work according to your timeline. Now, I know all of this sounds like a lot of steps, but we can have your home on the market in under a week. Whether you want to sell quickly or take your time, we’re here for the long haul.
For instance, we recently worked with a client who delayed selling for two years because she loved to travel.
How long does it actually take to sell your home? In our market, most homes sell in 15 to 30 days. But on average, our homes sell 27% faster than the competition. That’s because we’re not just putting homes on the MLS and hoping for the best. We’re selling strategically, aggressively, and professionally.
If you have any questions or want a guaranteed offer, visit our website, made4morerealty.com. You can also contact us at (855) 935-6673 or email us at [email protected]. Whether you’re ready now or six months from now, we can build a game plan that works for you.