Edmonton Real Estate Blog

For first-time Edmonton home sellers who have never been through the process before, it has become a different world than it was in the past. Today’s buyers are much more particular with regards to the Edmonton house that they want and have greater tools to use in their belt to aid in this selection.  This in turn forces Edmonton home sellers to spend more time and money in making their homes more appealing.

Never fear!  Here are some tips for first time Edmonton home sellers!

Give a Realistic Price

When deciding on the price of your Edmonton house, do it logically not emotionally.  It is easy for emotions to come into play because you have most likely grown attached to your home.  This can compromise the value as sellers tend to overprice. Leave your personal feelings behind and always remember that it’s all about business in the real estate industry.  Try researching and comparing prices of other Edmonton houses for sale in your area. This will give you an initial value for your Edmonton property then you can arrive at a competitive price.

Be Prepared To Lose Money

You will not be the first-time Edmonton home seller to want to go with the price you paid a few years ago. What you paid for your house years ago may not be the same for the present time.

The truth is that your Edmonton house is worth what buyers are willing to pay – supply and demand. But this could work both ways.  Be hopeful to gain money but be prepared to lose money.

Promotion Promotion Promotion

It is necessary to look at who your buyers are most likely to be for the home you are selling and cater to the needs of that people group. With the use of the internet, you can reach out to these target groups very easily. There are different listing websites to choose from which you can use to market your Edmonton home. You are going to need a number of clear, professional-quality pictures that can show your Edmonton home at its best.

Upgrade

You need to spend more cash to make a memorable impression on your target buyers. Hiring an interior expert may sound expensive but it can earn you a whole lot back if their advice is heeded.  The cheapest thing you can do for a house with the highest return is to paint and replace carpet. Remember that new carpet and fresh-paint smell are buyer bait!

Allure Lazy Buyers

Potential buyers want to get an Edmonton property where they don’t need to do anything to the house except to move in. That means you have to do all the repairs and replacements that you would require as if you were buying the Edmonton house today. Everything needs to be clean and in an orderly manner so that if a potential buyer views your Edmonton home all he or she needs to do is sign the paperwork and move-in.

It takes time and a whole lot of concentrated effort to sell an Edmonton house. The risks may be great but the rewards are even greater.  Today may not be the day you sell your Edmonton house but sooner or later a person will come along and they will change all that. The next thing you know, you are handing them the keys to the Edmonton house you once called home.

Remember to follow Serge on Instagram @SergeBourgoin and get a first hand view on how he’s helping Edmonton homebuyers, sellers and investors.

For a complete list of available Edmonton homes for sale, check out the new Edmonton MLS listings.

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