How is the housing market in West Jordan, UT?  Is it time to sell your house?  Many people feel it is best to wait until spring to market and sell a  house.  Well, let me say from experience that the people wanting to buy a house during the fall and winter months are very serious buyers.  As a seller, you have the opportunity to market and sell your home quickly to the right buyer.  Of course, there are keys to selling a house quickly this time of year (or any time for that matter), so read on to learn a few.

REALTOR- A quality Realtor will have a marketing plan to sell your house.  Your house is one of hundreds on the market.   Trying to market and sell a house on your own is possible, but it will take you more time, and most likely cost you more money than you realized.  A Realtor knows the market and will be honest with you regarding current conditions.  They will also have many avenues to network and market your home.

PREPARE- To sell a home, prepare.  I will blog about how to prepare your house to sell in another entry.  But it is a must that your house is clean, un-cluttered, lighted, and inviting to a buyer.  If it is the Holiday season, make sure your decorations are applicable to the season.  Do not keep decorations out longer than the Holiday.  For instance, take down the Thanksgiving decor right after.  And above all, get the Christmas-time lights off the house by January 15th.

PHOTOS- A top-notch Realtor will have quality photos taken of your home.  Regardless of the list price of your home, this is an absolute must.  If you have looked at real estate on the internet, you know this.  Buyers will pass by the homes that don’t have pictures to look at.   The photo tour should highlight the exterior, the yard, and the interior of the home.  Photos should allow the viewer to feel they have bearings on a particular space.  Avoid zooming in on a ceiling fan detail for instance.  Rather, the picture should show the fan in relation to the room.   To sell a house, it needs to be presented in beautiful light.  Make sure lights are on for the photos and that pictures are taken during daylight hours.  A slight exception is to have the lighted exterior of the house photographed just prior to dusk – not too dark.

PRICE- This is the biggest driver of buyers to your house.  A good Realtor will provide the market conditions for your nieghborhood, city, and surrounding areas, as well as general market conditions that may affect your list price.  You will be provided with the information needed to price your house correctly in order to get a buyer.  A good Realtor also helps you determine if, in fact, the time is right for you to put your house on the market.  That being said, if the time is right for you to sell your house, these tips can help you in getting a buyer right away!