There is a science to selling homes in every market in the country, and most of the successful concepts remain the same no matter where you live. I specialize in selling homes and condos in Baldwin County AL which, of course, covers the Fairhope real estate market. With most people who are looking to buy a home searching on the internet for properties, it's extremely important to be partnered with a real estate agent who understands how the internet works and how the internet can be a crucial element in the sale of your home. Many buyers do quite a bit of searching over weeks or even months and find that some homes disappear fairly quick (they go under contract) and other properties tend to stay on the market for long periods of time. There is a reason for this . . .
Selling Your Home in Fairhope
Unfortunately, there are real estate agents who are either new or just merely want to put a sign in your yard in order to get calls from buyers who they can re-direct to other properties. Now, unless you are willing to grossly reduce the price of your home in Fairhope (which most people do not), I can't guarantee that I can sell your home in less than 30 days. I can guarantee that after nearly 12 years of selling homes, I can put you in the best position to sell your property as soon as possible. Here are some of the factors to consider in order to sell your Fairhope home:
Pricing
If there are 12 other properties that are similar to your home that are all priced 10% lower than yours, there is a very good chance that your home will never even be seen. Pricing your Fairhope home properly is the single biggest reason why some listings stay on the market for 6-12 months and some sell in a very reasonable amount of time. Obviously, there are home owners who have done "major" improvements that could raise their value, but it's really important to understand the difference between appeal and value.
For example, putting on a fresh coat of paint is appealing but it does not add value. Updating the front flower beds is great for curb appeal, but doesn't add value. Your hot tub on the back patio is very appealing, but doesn't add value. Switching out your counter tops for granite does add value. Replacing the HVAC adds value. Adding another room adds value.
Oftentimes (me included), we as sellers feel that our home is worth more than it is. It's so important to work with a Realtor who understands how to dig into the facts and find homes that have recently sold that are similar to yours, pricing accordingly.
Click here to find out the value of your home. By answering a few simple questions at this link, I will be able to do the research and give you a very good idea of what I feel that your home would sell for.
My objective in working with sellers is to get you the best possible price, with the least amount of hassle, and in the least amount of time.
Marketing and Exposure
The Fairhope real estate market is an absolutely beautiful and sought after area in lower Alabama with homes featuring various styles, some that are located on the water or golf course, and in an area that has awesome schools. These properties deserve the best attention when it comes to the marketing of that home to sell. With a website that is nearly 700 pages and ranked high on Google, I do understand the internet and how to maximize the exposure to the sale of your home. Here are some of the benefits to listing with me:
- Your listing featured on over 180 websites
- Virtual tours of your home that comes with a QR code generator
- Your listing featured on the front page of my site at www.livegulfshoreslocal.com
- I will feature the maximum amount of high quality pictures that is allowable with our MLS
- Print ads
- Quality brochures to give to potential buyers
- Open houses
When you couple pricing your home correctly with the maximum amount of exposure, you are putting the sale of your Fairhope home in the best possible position to sell quickly.
Condition
We all have our own styles. However, you may need to make a few small changes in order to appeal to the masses and sell your Fairhope home quicker. Dealing with hundreds of clients and walking through thousands of homes and condos over the last 12 years, I feel that I have a great perspective that I can offer in order to sell your home as soon as possible. Some of these recommendations may be: de-clutter, take down personal pictures, paint, clean up the flower beds, pack away hobbies, etc. These are just a few examples that could accelerate the sale of your property.
I would love to work with you on the sale of your Fairhope home, so you can either contact me from the information below or click on the link mentioned earlier to get the value of your home.
About the author: The above Real Estate information on Sell My Home in Fairhope AL was provided by Jeff Nelson of IXL Real Estate – Eastern Shore. Jeff can be reached via email at jeff@livegulfshoreslocal.com or by phone at 251-654-2523. Jeff has helped people move in and out of properties for nearly 12 years.
Thinking of selling your home? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise!
I service Real Estate sales in Baldwin County including the cities of Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach.
