Why does one house sell within days and another languish on the market for months?

In today’s real estate market, far too many sellers watch prospective buyers make a low offer. To avoid this kind of frustration, you may want to learn the secrets of making your house more desirable. More importantly, the longer a house in on the market, the more likely the buyer will suspect the quality of the merchandise that has been “on the shelf” for a long time is somehow not up to par.

The Basics

Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes! Remember that they arrive at your front door and expect that you have done your homework and set the stage, so every room shows at its best. What makes your home special? Begin listing your home’s most positive features. Ask your spouse and your children to add their own special positive reactions. Tour every room, basement, the garage and the landscaping. Make sure that every area is showcased at its best.

Do the pre-sale staging and more for a quick sale.

Call a Jenny Pruitt & Associates’ Realtor to assist you in making your house ready for the marketplace.

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Helen Lynch

Senior Vice President, Managing Broker

Sandy Springs office