Patrick Jones

F&M Mortgage

  • About Patrick
  • Reviews
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • First Time Home Buyer Tips
    • First Time Home Seller Tips
    • Closing Costs
    • Home Appraisal
    • Home Inspection
    • Loan Checklist
    • Loan Process
    • Loan Programs
    • Mortgage Glossary
    • Mortgage FAQ
  • Download My App
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Home Seller Tips / 5 Things Nobody Tells You About Selling Your First Home

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Selling Your First Home

February 23, 2017 by Patrick Jones

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Selling Your First HomeIt’s often so exciting to think of buying a new home that homeowners forget about the sale, but there are a lot of details involved in putting a home on the market. Whether you’re just considering selling or are readying to put your home up, here are some things you might not know about the process.

Marketing Strategy Is Important

The days of putting a sign on the front yard and waiting for buyers are gone, so it’s important to have a strategy that will successfully highlight your house. Whether you decide to make a website, use social media or invest in a professional photographer, ensure you’re prepared to put your home out there.

The Right Price Is Everything

You have the ability to change your asking price at any time, but it’s best to hit the market with a price that is both reasonable and competitive. This will not only prevent your home from lingering on the market, it will make it more likely you’ll get the offer you’re looking for.

Fixing It Up Is Important

You might want to avoid minor fix-ups before selling your home, but maintenance issues can impact the offers you’ll receive. Instead of leaving these for the next homeowner, put time aside to do paint touch-ups, repair doors or insulate the windows so the small things don’t affect your offer.

Prepare To Pack

It’s great to receive an offer on your home, but packing up can be one of the most stressful aspects of moving. Instead of leaving this to the last minute, do some preliminary ‘spring cleaning’ to discard the stuff you won’t use and pack up the stuff you won’t soon need. This will make moving out a little smoother.

Be Ready For An Open House

It can be a pain to stage your home and leave on short notice to accommodate an interested homebuyer, but a good open house is one of your best bets for selling your home. This means your house should be clean and clutter free all the time so only a few last-minute fix-ups will be required.

There are a lot of things involved in selling your first home, but by completing the little fix ups and choosing the right price, you’ll be well on your way to an interested buyer.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Tips, Selling a Home

Patrick Jones Headshot

Contact Me


Vice President/Mortgage Lender
Call 615.668.6838
Email: patrick.jones@myfmbank.com
patrickjoneshomeloans.com
NMLS #203203
F&M Mortgage Logo
 APPLY NOW

Connect with Patrick!

Get in Touch!

Calculate Mortgage Payments

www.mlcalc.com

Browse Articles by Category

Recent Articles

  • 7 Inexpensive Upgrades You Can Make To Your Rental Property
  • What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 19, 2021
  • NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Ticks Up in April
  • It’s Almost Spring Cleaning Time! Kick Clutter To The Curb With These Home Cleaning Tips
Patrick Jones NMLS# 203203
F&M Mortgage NMLS# 518158
Equal Housing Lender

Looking for something?

Our Location


1639 Medical Center Pkwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Copyright © 2021 · Powered by MySMARTblog