Once you’ve got the priorities above down, make sure you avoid the following faux pas when selling a house.
4. Don’t neglect to market your home.
You can hire a real estate agent to help you market your home, but there are also many ways you can help move the process along on your own. Make sure your home is listed on websites like Zillow and Trulia. In addition, get your home out there through social media and let word spread that you've placed your home on the market by telling your friends, family and coworkers.
You’ll also want to make sure you market your open house events well so you get more prospective buyers through the door. Take advantage of the internet and social media to advertise the event on places like Facebook, Nextdoor, Craigslist, and your local papers and magazines. Also, invite your neighbors. They may know someone who is looking to purchase a home and they can help convince them to move in next door.
5. Don’t skimp on the photos.
Skip the blurry pictures and dimly-lit snapshots. You might have already guessed it, but photos make a huge difference when selling a home. The vast majority of buyers nowadays are doing their research online. This means that their first impression isn’t your driveway—it’s the photos you put online.
Make sure the photos you use are top quality. Use a high-end camera if possible, and stage the home nicely. Take the photos during the optimal time of day when the space is most filled with natural light.