I work with a lot of baby boomers that are on their 5 year plan. Whether they are selling now or in the near future, they all want advice of what they need to do to sell “when it’s time.”
If you’ve been reading any of my previous blog posts, you probably already know about 35% of the houses that come on the market for sale – NEVER SELL! While that’s scary to me, it’s a reality. What’s even scarier is the fact that no seller thinks they are in that 35%.
So who is in the 35%?
How can you avoid being one of those sellers who never sells? Step up to the plate and give the buyers what they want. The days of “the buyers can make the changes after they buy our home” are over. That mindset will guarantee you don’t sell your house. Find out what it’s going to take to get your home updated so you sell it fast and for the most money.
What do today’s buyers want?
Follow my strategy and create The Model Home Look and you’ll have the buyers doing cartwheels to be the winning offer in this busy real estate market.
Today’s average buyers want a house that’s turnkey ready. They don’t want to do any work, nor do they have the time or money to do any work. They want to move in on Sunday and go back to work on Monday. That’s just the way it is. If you can get your head around that, you’ll be halfway there when selling your home.
Who is going to buy your home?
That question will be best answered by the current market. If your buyer is a young couple, they may not like your decorating style. While you’re saying, “our things aren’t staying with the house” trouble is, your things are sending a buy me or run message to your buyers.
Your buyers must be able to see themselves living in your house. And if it’s full of furniture from the ’70s or before, it’s going to remind them of their parent’s house or worse – their grandma’s house. I have never had a buyer say they wanted to buy either of those. After all, they have their own style and it may be nothing like yours.
What the typical home seller thinks
Recently I met with a lady whose house was stuffed full of furniture and accessories. Every inch of her home was filled with furniture and things she had collected over the years. She had such a hard time when I said she was going to have to pack some of those things up and move some furniture to free up some space.
Also, the homeowner thought that her things would make her house seem “homey.” I said she was sending a message that her buyers wouldn’t have enough furniture to fill the house up. Then she told me it was their “dream home” when they bought it and was having a hard time detaching from it.
Getting your 5 Year Plan in place
When you’re selling your home, you will either set yourself up for success or failure. My sellers who get that want me to stage and style their home so it sells now versus later. They also understand that their home must be ready. And they are. After all, they have been working on their 5 year plan for the last 5 years!
It’s understood that selling their home is like a Red Carpet Event and they would rather get it over with than lingering on the market. While you might think you’ll net more money after being on the market for a length of time, you’re only fooling yourself. When selling your home, there is no time for trying. Bottom line, hire an agent who has a plan in place to sell your house beyond the typical 3P Marketing Plan – Put it in MLS, Put on Broker Tour on Tuesday for the other agent’s opinions and Pray someone will buy it.
Bottom line
Selling a home requires a marketing plan that is designed to make it happen. I’m on a mission to help sellers understand how to sell their home faster and for the most money possible. The perfect buyer for your home is out there – the question is are you onboard to make it happen?
If you’re considering selling and have things to do to prepare your home for the market, call or text (913) 515-3250 for your 5 Year Plan Consultation. Don’t delay in getting the information you need to make a wise decision about preparing and selling your home.
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Lot Size14,375 sqft
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Home Size3,656 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Days on Market1
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Home Size4,308 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Home Size1,543 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Home Size2,576 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Lot Size8,203 sqft
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Home Size2,247 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1991
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Days on Market3
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Lot Size18,121 sqft
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Home Size5,367 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths5 Baths
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Year Built2014
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Lot Size3,686 sqft
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Home Size2,432 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Lot Size1,712 sqft
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Home Size2,306 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Year Built2004
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Days on Market4
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Lot Size7,841 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1955
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1968
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Home Size3,663 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Lot Size11,121 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Year Built2001
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Days on Market7
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Lot Size18,248 sqft
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Home Size2,048 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1964
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Days on Market8
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Lot Size6,321 sqft
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Home Size2,029 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1992
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Days on Market8
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Lot Size2,627 sqft
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Home Size2,144 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built2002
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Days on Market9
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Lot Size1,307 sqft
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Home Size1,452 sqft
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Beds2 Beds
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Baths1 Bath
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Year Built1966
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Days on Market10
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Home Size1,224 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1956
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Days on Market10
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Lot Size13,082 sqft
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Home Size3,184 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built2024
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Days on Market10
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Lot Size10,599 sqft
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Home Size2,992 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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