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Drama-Free Home Selling
It's easy to get caught up in all the drama of selling a home, especially in this market! Minimize the stress of home selling with these 10 action steps, strategies & insider secrets, from real estate expert Tara-Nicholle Nelson.
- Your home receives no offers or only lowballs.
It's not a reflection of you or your home. Buyers are simply saying your home is overpriced for this market.
- The home appraisal comes in lower than expected.
You've already dropped your price, and the appraiser says it's not even worth that! Don't take it personally.
- Your buyer's loan falls through.
With today's stricter lending standards, securing a mortgage is tougher for buyers. If your buyer bails, get back on the market.
- The home inspection reveals necessary repairs.
Your home may look great, but who knows what an inspector will find. Review the report and renegotiate contract terms if needed.
- "I want to offer owner financing to a qualified buyer."
Sellers who can act like a bank can command a slightly higher price. Plus, you may lure more buyers.
- "I accepted a bad offer."
Avoid seller's remorse by pricing your home using fair market value, not desperation.
- "I can't find a home to buy before my current one sells."
Not an awful predicament, but still a drama-filled one. If you're on a deadline, add a "rent-back" clause.
- "I found a home to buy, but can't sell my current one."
A common occurrence in today's market and packed with drama. Save the house hunting for after you're well into escrow.
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