When you decide to sell a home in Montreal, you want the process to take as little time as possible. After all, time is money, isn’t it? The longer it takes to sell, the more it will cost you in the long run. Electricity bills, taxes and home insurance payments will stop only when the sale is finalized.
Statistically speaking, the longer your home is advertised for sale, the less likely you are to get the price you’re hoping for. To get the most out of the sale of your Montreal home, sell it quickly! In our latest article, discover our…
5 proven tips to sell your home faster in Montreal!
Get rid of your cossins
Seriously. You’re moving anyway, so get ready
now. Before you advertise, display or show your property to potential buyers, box up EVERYTHING that isn’t essential. People visiting your home will consciously (or unconsciously) be disturbed by the clutter and overly personal objects in your home. They’ll feel like they’re intruding on your space, and will find it hard to imagine themselves living in the house. (At the end of the day, that’s what you want.) As for decoration, keep it neutral. You could hire a professional home stager to add a little magic.
Take impeccable photos
Most people will discover your home online. This means you have to
capture their attention in just a few seconds. People pay no attention to a house with poor-quality or incomplete photos. The photos you use for your ad should show the house at its best. You could rent a wide-angle lens or hire a professional to help you capture the best shots. In the end, the costs you incur will be well worth it.
Take care of the facade
It’s been said that buyers, whether they know it or not, decide whether to make an offer within the first few minutes. What potential buyers see when they arrive at your home will set the tone for the visit. Unlike many other improvements you could make to your home, the facade can usually be improved at little cost.
- Clean up your yard/garden and remove weeds.
- Plant a few flowers.
- Take a trip to the hardware store and pick up items such as mailboxes, address numbers and doorknobs.
- Give your main door a lick of paint.
- Replace the entrance mat.
Ask for the right price
Your home should be advertised at the right price from day one. A good agent will be able to advise you. However, you should also do some research on your own. What are the prices of other homes for sale in your neighbourhood? Compare your property with others and set a price that’s not too high. Many people opt for the highest possible price in the hope of hooking a buyer. Most of the time, however, this only leads to a future price drop. As you arrange your price, your ad falls further and further down the list and is harder to find in searches. What’s more, repeated price drops will give the impression that you’re desperate or that there’s something wrong with your home. Start with a well-considered price and you’ll be in a good position to enter the market competitively.
Sell your neighborhood
When someone buys a home, they’re not just buying the structure, they’re also buying the location and lifestyle. Show off ALL the things that make your neighborhood a unique place to live. Prepare a kit to give to your visitors, containing information on recreational activities, restaurants and bus and metro schedules. Talk about parks, lakes and rivers, and anything else you like about your area. Is your neighborhood tightly woven? Or is it renowned for organizing parties and events on public holidays? Be sure to let your visitors know! Most people are looking for a beautiful home with a pleasant atmosphere. Highlighting the good things about living in the area is perhaps as important as highlighting the advantages of the house itself!
