As far as markets go, Orlando real estate is doing better than most. After all, Orlando remains an attractive market thanks to the city’s many diverse growth industries in the area. Orlando also continues to rank high as a desirable place to live for college students and professionals, as well as retirees.
This means that if you’re a seller of real estate in Orlando, things could be worse. Sure, prices could always be better, and it has plenty of properties on the market, but Orlando has so much going for it that new buyers continue to be drawn to the area. This means that buyers have a wonderful shot at a sale if they play their cards right. Here how a seller can improve his or her chances.
To begin, in tough times you need all the help you can get, which in this instance means a top agent who knows the neighborhood and has all the right connections. I cannot overemphasize the importance of working with a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty specialist who knows your property, has all the local listings, and is intimately familiar with the selling points, as well as the pitfalls, of your area.
Second, work with a design consultant. Everyone thinks that their home is perfect, but it takes the experienced eye of a professionally trained outsider to tell you how your home best be presented for sale. You’ll likely be asked to remove a lot of clutter, do a little cosmetic updates, and perhaps replace some fixtures and lighting to give the home for sale in Orlando a fresh, contemporary look. This can be taxing, especially if you’re asked to replace carpeting, windows, or other costly items. But it’s worth it. Take my word for it.
Next, real estate sells by appealing to a buyer’s imagination, not by showing him or her how you lived in your home. That’s why you should remove personal items, such as family photos, trophies, collections, and all the other clutter that accumulates. The home should look clean, elegant, and inviting. Let the buyer imagine what he or she will do with the home.
Fourth, vacate the premises when a professional is showing your property to a prospective buyer. Sure, it’s a bit inconvenient, but a buyer will much rather look around than listen to a seller’s stories or ill-conceived sales pitch. You are not part of their search, so leave the selling to the real estate gurus. Whenever someone arrives for a showing, just say you’re on your way out, and then stay out.
Finally, be sure to keep your home immaculate. That’s easier said than done when it takes weeks or months to sell, but it is a necessity. That means you must clean up after every meal, put all dishes away, make the beds, and never leave a mess. You may even get used to it and keeping a neat house will become second nature.
As long as you follow these rules, selling your Orlando luxury home can be a piece of cake.
About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty serves 18 counties throughout Florida with over 40 locations and approximately 1,800 Sales Professionals. The full-service brokerage company, founded in 1999, is a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and is a franchise member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ network, one of the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. The company offers residential and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosures, corporate relocations, referral services, title, home service plans, and personal concierge services. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty ranks in the Top 10 in the network among 43,500 Sales Professionals, 1,300 offices throughout 47 states. The company is the overall No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, having generated more than $3.37 million since 2001. Visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com.
