===== SELLING HOMES AND SETTING YOURSELF TO BE IN A LEAGUE ABOVE OTHERS ===== To set yourself apart when selling a house and help seal the deal, consider the following strategies: - **Enhance Curb Appeal**: First impressions matter. Invest in landscaping, repaint the front door, and ensure the exterior is clean and inviting. - **Stage the Home**: Professionally stage the house to showcase its best features. This helps buyers envision living there. - **Offer a Home Warranty**: A home warranty gives buyers peace of mind, covering repair costs for major appliances and systems after purchase. (Get your sales lawyer to draft a simple, small agreement where the seller covers basics like fixing small defects, leaking taps, mowing the lawn before taking occupation, etc.) - **Highlight Unique Features**: Market any unique aspects, like energy-efficient upgrades, proximity to amenities, or smart home technology. - **Be Flexible with Showings**: Accommodate buyer schedules and ensure the house is available for viewing at any time. - **Price Competitively**: Research comparable listings and price slightly lower or competitively to attract more attention. - **Provide Detailed Listing Information**: Include high-quality photos, virtual tours, and detailed descriptions of each room and area in online listings. - **Offer Closing Cost Assistance**: Covering part of the closing costs or offering incentives like a move-in-ready package can sweeten the deal for potential buyers. - **A Scent of Home**: 5-10 minutes before a showing, fill the home with the smell of fresh coffee and a hint of flowers. Most people associate the smell with home, making them feel at home. These strategies will help make your house stand out and appeal to potential buyers.