Selling your home in Anchorage Alaska in 2024 can be a bit tricky.
Let's simplify it for you.
You will want to take some necessary steps in order for your property to sell quickly and get the most amount of attention from buyers. Overall, the real estate market has changed from a year ago.
You will want to take some necessary steps in order for your property to sell quickly and get the most amount of attention from buyers. Overall, the real estate market has changed from a year ago.
Yet the market has good news for sellers: Interest rates are still low and attractive. And there is a very good chance your home is worth more than it was a year ago.
So if selling is part of your agenda in the coming year, and many homeowners are doing so, you need to get your home in good selling shape. Here are my recommendations to get the most money out of your home and sell it quickly:
The majority of buyers want to see a neutral, light and bright home and landscaping that is free of weeds, overgrown shrubs and messy lawn. In other words, you want to surpass buyers expectations of your home.
Clean the home from top to bottom (did you know that majority of buyers look UP when they enter a home, so don’t forget those cobwebs). Get rid of oversized, stuffed furniture that can make a room look smaller and fix any repairs that may be needed.
Ask each of them to present a comparative market analysis and tell you what they believe your home is worth. Remember, the goal is to get an offer quickly at the best price, however, if an agent says your home is worth far more than comps indicate, be aware. Some agents will promise anything to get your business.
The local real estate market varies depending on where you live, so don’t be fooled that your home will sell at top price days after going on the market when other similar homes have yet to sell after several months. The worst thing anyone can do is to over price their home right from the start. Not only will your home not sell, but buyers and agents will avoid viewing it all together.
The more realistic you are, the better your selling experience will be.
This includes heavy web presence since 9 out of 10 buyers start their home search online. If your home hasn’t sold within a timeline that feels appropriate to you and your agent, then lower the price and move on.
Ask your agent for feedback after every showing so you can get an idea what buyers think about your property. The well-informed seller that is pro-active usually sells his or her home sooner rather than later.
Again, the market is improving and certainly favorable to sellers, but no one can predict when a home will sell, or if the purchase will go through without any issues.
A successful real estate transaction is when both parties walk away happy.
Every home is different and every home needs a specialized marketing program. There are many ways to market a home.
Daily, social media is changing and it is our job to stay on top of all the various ways that buyers are searching for homes. Our specialized marketing team uses known, data driven strategies to put your home in the public eye.