By the time you are ready to list your home for sale on the market, you’ve likely already come up with ideas about the kind of offer you are willing to accept and on what terms. 

Although many sellers like to shoot for the higher end of their ROI possibilities (and understandably so,) the likelihood of this scenario playing out in your favor isn’t always viable.

The success of a listing all comes down to real estate’s heavy dependence on the current market conditions you’ve listed within, as well as the types of buyers your home will attract. 

So, along with having preconceived expectations of what a successful sale might look like, it is also essential to implement research, reason, and a professional’s experienced touch. 

This is where the critical differentiation between the earnest seller and the stagnant homeowner comes into play. 

Stagnant homeowners are the ones likely to throw out a price that “sounds good” and go on about their business, hoping for the best. 

Conversely, the earnest seller will equip themselves with realistic expectations and accurate market knowledge to achieve a positive outcome – hence, a much higher success rate. 

Let’s discuss the three most important steps of an earnest seller a little further so that you too may travel this path to a successful sale. 

#1 Research, Research, & More Research

When it comes to listing your home on the market, doing your “homework” is very important. 

Listing a sale without adequate knowledge of the market around you is a big mistake in any industry, especially in real estate. 

Listing your home too low obviously takes money out of your pocket, which no seller wants to happen. 

Listing your home too high often ends with the same outcome by causing your listing to become stale while you continue to lose what “in reality” could have been reasonable offers. 

Doing your research allows you to assess the current market, see what similar homes are selling for around you, and place your mindset within a stronger bracket of realistic expectations. 

Without proper research and an understanding of the current housing market, many of today’s “sellers” either end up not selling at all or ultimately losing out on any chance of profit when push comes to shove, and they finally do sell.

#2 Embrace the Seller Mindset & Hire an Experienced Realtor®

Once you’ve put in the effort needed to gain a realistic understanding of what your home/property is worth, it’s time to fully embrace the seller mindset and hire a real estate agent. 

Hiring an experienced agent will ensure that you have all the support you need to make a successful sale and walk away satisfied. 

Although you may have done extensive research and have a fair understanding of the type of market you’re in, an experienced real estate professional will always have the upper hand and the ability to offer insight you may not have access to.

With a highly experienced Realtor® on your side, getting what you want for your home becomes much more of an attainable goal rather than a hurdle you have to overcome.

#3 Choose Your Key to a Successful Sale 

At Key Realtors, we make the success of your home’s sale our number one priority by offering you the insight and support you need to make it out on top. 

Today’s housing market requires a lot more than a price tag. 

Through our highly experienced real estate agents, we are confident in our ability to provide you with unmatched industry knowledge and a successful sale. 

Contact Us Today! – Helping you achieve success is what we do!