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How to Effortlessly Sell a Property

May 22, 2025
Published by Garrette Custom Homes

Selling a home can be stressful, but with a solid approach to the process, you can reduce a lot of the stress and hopefully sell your home quickly. Of course to find a new home, turn to a respected home builder in SW Washington like Garrette Custom Homes. We have a number of new homes available and are always happy to work with you to ensure you find the home of your dreams.

When selling your home, it’s best to work with a real estate agent. Their expertise, connections, and familiarity with the region and the market allows them to provide you with sound information. They know what similar properties to yours are going for and they understand the legal aspects of selling and buying a home, taking much of the burden off of your shoulders. Alternatively, there are businesses and buyers who will purchase a home as-is for cash, as they typically come in and make renovations. This option is better if you’re looking for a fast sale, rather than the best sale price.

Depending on the age of your home and how long you’ve been in it, you may want to consider having an inspection done before putting your home on the market. While buyers almost always do this, doing it yourself at the start of the selling process can make you aware of unexpected issues that could show up. You can make an informed decision to either make the repairs or to adjust your price accordingly. Of course, if there are no major issues, it can also help buyers feel more confident in purchasing your home if you choose to share the information.

Of course, you still need to make sure your home looks as spacious and inviting on the surface, as well. Get rid of clutter – it’s a head-start on packing up and moving – and make sure cabinets and closets are neat and organized. You may want to hire someone to come in and give your home a deep clean, as well if you’re short on time. A home that looks and smells clean and appears to be well maintained is going to make a positive impression on buyers.

Once you do receive offers, don’t just look at the price; consider closing timelines, contingencies, and other factors. Feel free to make a counteroffer, but also be flexible and decide whether you can accept a lower offer if it is likely to lead to a faster closing with less negotiating. Have your lowest acceptable offer and latest closing date in mind beforehand so you can weigh the pros and cons of any offers you receive.

Soon you’ll be closing on your old house and ready to move into your brand new home. For added confidence, work with a respected home builder in SW Washington like Garrette Custom Homes. To discover more about our new homes, reach out and contact us today!

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