Selling a home while you’re living in it can be trying during any market. Today’s sellers are generally looking at a longer marketing time than was the case a few months/years ago. Appropriate pricing for this changing market can make it easier. So can taking a few precautions:

The houses that look the best are the ones that get serious attention from buyers. Preparing a house for sale is more important than ever! Keeping it in pristine condition can be a challenge for sellers with small children and pets.

One benefit of decluttering your home before you try to sell it is that you’ll have less to clean up before a showing. Some sellers find it helpful to keep everyday essentials like toothbrushes and children’s favorite toys in plastic tubs. These can be hidden in a closet, under a sink or under a bed and brought out when the public is not around. Before showings the tubs can be quickly filled and stashed away.

Your house should look its best when a prospective buyer comes through, so set up a showing procedure that asks buyers to give a courtesy call before showing.

HOUSE HUNTING TIP: Don’t be restrictive with showings. It’s difficult to sell a house that cannot be shown. You need to strike a balance between accommodating buyers and being inconvenienced. If a buyer wants to come on short notice, try to keep in mind that some of the best buyers are relocating from elsewhere and may not have much flexibility in their schedule. Don’t be rigid and miss one of the best opportunities to sell your home.

Helen Lynch
Senior Vice President, Managing Broker - Sandy Springs office

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