Selling in Today's Market

Buyer demand  remains constant. 

Prices continue to climb.

Interest rates are twice as high above what buyers have become accustomed to seeing. 

A home priced appropriately and in good shape will get a contract relatively quickly.

Declutter and/or depersonalize. Don't throw items in closets or garages. It behooves you to get a storage unit or have a garage sale. 

Overpricing a home may cause it to be on the market for an extended period, causing it to become stale and attractive to bottom feeders.

Small, simple and inexpensive updates could net a higher return. Fresh neutral paint could do wonders. New hardware on cabinets, light fixtures, shower curtains could help give the house a facelift. Matching appliances will put first time buyers at ease. So will offering a home warranty, the existing washer and dryer or refrigerator. 

It's true the first impression means a lot. Spruce up curb appeal and improve landscaping. Plant some flowers our power wash or paint the exterior of the house,

Realtor commission, property taxes, potential buyer closing cost contributions, buyer home warranty, payoff mortgages, possible capital gains, moving expenses