3 Things Bay Area Sellers MUST do to Get Top Dollar

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3 Things Bay Area Sellers MUST do

60 seconds. That’s all the time you have to create a great first impression.

From perfecting the list price to fresh mulch, there are multiple ways for a seller to reach the goal of getting top dollar for their home. Here are some simple to significant ways to maximize your home’s appeal.

List your home at the right price

While you might have an ideal list price in mind that is based on how much profit you would like to make, your real estate agent should be able to suggest a list price based on recent market data. As the seller, It's important to remember that even if your real estate agent suggests listing your home at a number that was lower than what you had in mind, a good pricing and offer due date strategy could encourage multiple offers to come in - which would ultimately increase the winning offer amount.

Curb Appeal

Regardless if you plan to do light repairs or heavy remodeling prior to listing your home on the market, there are some easy things you can do to make a great first impression to buyers before they even enter the home.

Keep grass cut and remove all yard clutter
Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds
Tighten and clean all door handles
Paint the front door
Apply fresh paint to wooden fences
Place flower pots by the doors
Power-wash the home's exterior

Neutral pallettes sell homes

If you can, try to neutralize your interior. That is, remove anything that would make it difficult for a buyer to imagine your current home as one they could live in and make "theirs."

Buy new towels and bedding for bedrooms
Consider renting a storage unit to move some items off site.
Remove excessive wall hangings and knick-knacks
Clean or paint walls and ceilings
Replace worn cabinet hardware
Shampoo carpets

About the author

#RealEsateShouldBeFun! Gabrielle Hooks is a SF Bay Area Realtor focused on the East Bay. Raised in Fremont and a resident of Oakland since 2013, she knows Richmond to San Jose like the back of her hand.

Her real estate motto: Go big. Go bold!

Performing live karaoke, playing bass guitar and rollerskating are a few of her favorite things.