Whether you have an empty nest because all your kids are all grown up and have left you to the empty nesters club, or because they had to move somewhere far and will be there for a long time, finding yourself after the empty nest or trying to find a new routine could be quite challenging.
Oftentimes, having a positive experience of an empty nest is most strongly influenced by changing spaces and starting a new routine in a new space or house.
Many empty nesters have attested to the fact that selling their empty nest was one decision that helped them get over the loneliness that comes with a child leaving home.
If you have now joined the empty nesters club and are considering selling your house, we are here to help you with that.
Here are 7 home selling tips for empty nesters that will help you navigate selling your home.
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Understand why you want to sell your home but keep the reason to yourself.
This is one of the crucial tips for empty nesters. You don’t want to give away the information to buyers because it can give them an edge against you in the negotiation process.
Whatever your reason may be, be it loneliness from an empty nest, a tough financial situation, or the need for a small house, keep it yourself. The other side does not need to know it. Of course, you should let your realtor know so that it can help them know how to help you.
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Price your home right.
This is easier with the help of a realtor who will know how to properly appraise your house and price it competitively in comparison to other houses within the neighborhood. This is to ensure that the price you’re selling your home for is both accurate and enticing.
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Pick a good agent.
You need to settle down and pick the best from the bunch, as you will be working closely with this person for weeks, or even months. If you are looking for a realtor in Arizona, Tammy Gazda has been assisting buyers for over 20 years and will be of great assistance to you.
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Increase the sale potential of your home.
Just because you have lived in your home in a certain way, doesn’t mean that it is okay to sell it that way.
Go the extra mile by stepping out and putting those nice colorful flowers outside, cleaning around the property, and taking away “treasures” that you like but a buyer may not. Declutter your home and fix what needs repairs so that it’s easier for the buyer to visualize themselves living there.
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Make it easy for buyers to get information about the house.
Buyers need to get full information (photos and prices) about the house. Your realtor can help you create a system that allows your buyers to get this information easily.
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Try to understand the motivation of your buyer.
One way to find this out is by speaking with the buyer’s agent yourself or letting your realtor do it for you. Preferably the latter.
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Ensure that every necessary document and contract is filed properly.
This is a no-brainer. Work with your realtor to ensure no “I”s are left undotted and ” T”s uncrossed.
Looking for a realtor in Arizona?
Since getting a good realtor when selling your home is half the deal, calling Tammy now at (480)-848-7173 is half the deal.
With over 20 years of sales experience in the Metro Phoenix area, Tammy is smart, knowledgable, experienced, and attentive. She has a wide real estate network, and she will put all these advantages to work on your behalf. All you have to do is give her a call.