New Years Resolutions for Home Sellers

Everyone has that list, whether they write it down or just keep it in their head.  All of the things they vow to improve on, change or implement in the New Year.  Lose weight, get organized, spend more time with the family, focus on business….the list goes on and on.

If your West Bank home is currently for sale or you are getting ready to sell, have you considered making a list of New Year’s resolutions related to how you can accomplish that goal?  Here is my short list of suggested resolutions for all New Orleans West Bank home sellers:

1. I resolve to have my home ready to show.   Don’t lose out on a sale because you weren’t prepared to meet buyer expectations.  Need to know how?  Read these articles:
   • Getting Ready to Sell – Home Staging Tips Part I
   • Getting Ready to Sell – Home Staging Tips Part II
   • Getting Ready to Sell – Home Staging Tips Part III
2. I resolve to price my home right.   Take a hard look at what is selling in your area and price your home accordingly.  Consider how much it is costing you each month that your home doesn’t sell…can this be offset with a lower price to reach a quicker sale?
3. I resolve to treat selling my home like a business.  It’s time to put your emotions away and take a new approach to home selling.
4. I resolve to listen to my West Bank agent.  Selling a home is a partnership between the agent and the home owner.  We have to work together to attract as many potential buyers as possible.  I promise to do my part, the rest is up to you!

As we move into the New Year, it is a great time to take stock of what has worked or not worked for us in 2007.  It is also the time to resolve to change the things we can to make 2008 even better.  Here is to your home selling success in 2008.

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