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Sell your old Home Instantly with 7X Revenue

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Dennis Russell


As every realtor knows, it’s far easier to market a new home than an old one! We bring you some tips to succeed with marketing older property.


How Do you Market Older Homes?

It’s very important to prepare well before you start to market an older home, and these tips can help you to make a quick sale at the best price possible.


1. Upgrade the Interior and Fix any Repairs

Prospective buyers will always look to see if the home is in move-in condition, and upgrading the interior will fetch you the best price as well. Take a look at similar homes in the area to get insights into the amenities and prices in the neighborhood. This will help you to determine what needs to be upgraded before you start marketing the home.


Once you are armed with your check-list, do a Walkthrough Inspection and let the seller have a list of recommended fixes and upgrades. Make sure that your list is comprehensive, and includes:

  • Fix cracks in the walls and ceiling, and repair the roof (replace it if you have to)
  • Take care of plumbing issues and leaky or scratched fixtures in the bathroom and kitchen
  • Keep a check on code violations such as exposed wires, damaged lighting, and get them fixed on priority
  • Check the flooring. Get it deep cleaned, and replace tiles if necessary
  • Tear up old carpet and polish wood flooring
  • Get an expert to check and clean the heating and cooling systems, also the septic system
  • Paint the home in neutral colors
  • Clean windows, repair damaged window treatments
  • Get new drapes


Let the homeowner know what’s trending on the market, and what buyers will be looking for. Give them insights into the styles and colors that are popular. It’s important to paint, replace the flooring, and get new fixtures; and they will be able to recover the cost during the sale.


In case the homeowner is not in a position to carry out these improvements or the home is in such poor condition that upgrades do not make sense, you should sell the home “as-is.” You will get a lower price, as the buyer assumes all risks. The homeowner will not be required to offer guarantees on the condition of the home. In this case, the home will be sold without warranty, and there will be no inspection. Such a sale will normally be a “cash only” sale.


Homes in this condition are highly sought after by contractors and flippers, and if priced low enough, you can be sure that the property will get plenty of offers!


Read More: https://www.rayvatengineering.com/7-tricks-to-sell-your-old-home-instantly/

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