The spring real estate market is warming up along with the weather in the Triangle, and because there remains a lack of housing inventory across the region, it remains a seller’s market. According to market data from Triangle MLS, homes in the Triangle are still selling at nearly full asking price and with an average of 41 days on the market.

Can you sell your home faster than 41 days? It’s highly likely. All it takes is a little planning and some elbow grease to sell your home fast. Here are a few tips that we recommend you tackle to sell your home quickly and easily.

Decluttering your home can be a daunting task if you do it all at once, but when you take the time to slowly clean and purge, it is well worth the effort — especially when you’re trying to sell your home. Start organizing your things into specific piles: keep, donate, sell, and trash or recycle. Once you have things organized, you may want to store your things until after you’ve sold your home. With random items put away, it can help potential buyers feel more at home in the house and better envision living in the space, leading to a faster sale.

Making necessary repairs and updates to a home you’re about to put on the market can enhance its marketability and potential selling price. Prioritize necessary repairs, such as leaky faucets and damaged flooring, and consider recaulking. Simple updates like freshly painted walls and new lighting can create more demand by upping the perceived value of the property and making it stand out in a competitive market. Don’t think it’s essential to make significant renovations before you try to sell, as you may not recoup as much as you hope. Just keep your updates simple.

Just like decluttering, depersonalizing your home is a crucial step for selling. You’ll need to remove the personal touches and belongings that make it feel like home to you but that make it more appealing to potential buyers. The goal is to create a clean, neutral environment that allows buyers to envision themselves living there. Simply removing family photos, artwork, and knick-knacks while decluttering and organizing can go a long way toward making your home feel more spacious and welcome to a wide range of buyers.

Curb appeal, or how attractive your property is from the street, is incredibly important because first impressions matter. There are many easy things you can do to improve your curb appeal and make it inviting to potential buyers. Mowing the lawn, trimming the hedges, planting flowers, and overall lawn maintenance is an easy way to boost curb appeal. You can also focus on simple touches, such as adding a welcome mat and wreath, painting the front door, pressure washing the exterior, and cleaning up the doors and windows. Even small touch-ups like installing new numbers or a new mailbox can go a long way toward making your home more inviting.

It’s always a wise idea to stage your home; if you aren’t sure how to do that, consider hiring someone to do it for you. A professional can help you create a cohesive and appealing look that makes your home feel cozy and drives demand. Hiring a professional to do the work requires a bit of an investment up front. However, it’s likely to pay off — the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says it can lead to a five percent increase in the selling price. Considering the average cost is between $1,700 and $2,000 to stage a home in the Triangle which could lead to an increase of $15,000 or more on a $300,000 home, it’s well worth the investment.

In today’s current market, it’s more important than ever to make a great first impression on potential buyers. Professional photography can help make that impression. That’s because today’s buyers are relying on online listings to start their research. Professional photographers are experts at capturing the best light and angles and editing photos to showcase your home’s best features. Professional photos help potential buyers visualize themselves living in your space because they can see the flow of the space and the layout of the rooms. It’s a wise investment that can pay off.

An experienced agent is needed for all buyers and sellers. First of all, they have a thorough understanding of the local market, including current trends, pricing, and available properties. Next, they are there to represent your best interests and will help you make informed decisions and negotiate effectively. And they can help you navigate the complex transaction of your home sale. By leveraging their experience and network, an experienced real estate agent can help you find the ideal property or sell your home at the best possible price, making the entire process smoother and less stressful. Be sure to shop around to find the right agent and ask for their insights into the sales and marketing of your home to ensure they have the proven experience you need to sell fast.

It’s the perfect time to sell in the Triangle. Get in touch for more advice on how to prep your home to sell fast.

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