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13 Things to Do to Maximize the Selling Price of Your Rogers Home

The Rogers, Arkansas area has a thriving real estate market that almost anyone can benefit from.

Whether you’re buying or selling real estate, appropriate strategizing can set you up for profitability and long-term success.

However, even in a booming real estate market, selling a property isn’t always easy. This is especially true if you’re interested in maximizing the selling price of your Rogers home.

What strategies can you implement to help your house sell for more money?

Early Preparation of Your Rogers Home

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We’ll start by examining strategies you can employ right away, even if you don’t plan on moving or selling your house for the next several months.

  1.     Consider upgrades. First, consider potential upgrades that could make your home more valuable or more attractive to buyers. Unfortunately, home upgrades can be a bit tricky. That’s because it’s very rare to find home upgrades that increase your home by an amount greater than what you pay for those upgrades. Still, most commonly appreciated home upgrades offer at least some return on investment (ROI), helping you make back some of the money you’ve spent on them. If you plan on staying in this house for months or years before you sell it, you can take advantage of these upgrades for your own lifestyle and use them before cashing them in when it’s time to sell your home. Excellent upgrades to consider our kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, window replacements, and finishing a basement or attic.
  2.     Get an inspection. Home inspections cost a few hundred dollars, on average, but they’re typically worth it if you’re anticipating selling your home in the foreseeable future. Most people buying homes in the Arkansas area won’t commit to a final deal until they conduct a home inspection and are satisfied with it.  This is your opportunity to see what your buyers are going to see, so you can correct these issues long before you start reviewing offers. You don’t have to fix every little thing that’s wrong on your inspection report, but you should at least consider fixing the biggest issues. At the very least, you’ll want to consider how such a home inspection report could influence the bids you receive.
  3.     Fix the little issues. Even if the rest of your house is in good shape, a handful of little issues could leave buyers with a bad first impression. For example, if your kitchen cabinets are chipped, if there are doors that don’t close properly, or if there are significant stains on your carpet, buyers may walk away feeling that this house is not a good fit for them. Accordingly, if you want to increase the sell price of your house, it’s important to go around and fix these little issues. Each one will cost you very little in terms of time or money, but collectively, these corrections can make your house much more impressive.
  4.     Address curb appeal. Similarly, this is a great time to think about the curb appeal of your house. In other words, how does the exterior of your home look and what does it tell the buyers who will be visiting your house to review it? Improving curb appeal can dramatically improve how your home is seen, and it’s relatively easy to do. Installing a new front door, fixing the siding, and investing in better landscaping can all help you make a much better first impression on all your visitors and guests.
  5.     Paint your Rogers home. One of the most cost-effective upgrades you can make is painting your home. A fresh coat of paint, for the interior or exterior, can instantly make your property look pressure, cleaner, and newer. This is also an opportunity to paint with neutral colors so you can appeal to more prospective buyers. Paint is inexpensive and it’s something you can apply yourself, so there’s no reason not to apply a fresh coat of paint to your house if you plan on selling it soon.

Late Preparation of Your Rogers Home

Next, we’re going to focus on strategies you should start implementing as you get closer to your intended move date.

  1.     Hire a real estate agent. If you hire a real estate agent to help sell your Rogers home, you’ll likely owe them a significant commission. However, the money you pay for this service is typically more than worth it; not only will your real estate agent save you a lot of time, but they’ll also help you sell your home faster and for more money. What’s important is that you find a real estate agent aligned with your goals with enough knowledge and experience to help you achieve those goals.
  2.     Deep clean. This is the time to give your home a deep cleaning. Hopefully, you’ve already corrected many of the little issues that could make your home seem less appealing. But a thorough round of cleaning can make your house even more impressive. Don’t be afraid to pay for professionals here; it’s important to tackle tough stains and clean every nook and cranny of your house if you want to squeeze every possible dollar out of your buyers. Nobody wants to buy a home that they’ll immediately have to deep clean upon moving in.
  3.     Stage your Rogers home. Staging a home is the process of setting up the home to look more neutral and more inviting to prospective buyers. There are many strategies that can help you here, such as removing personal possessions, decluttering, eliminating traces of pets, and even renting and arranging furniture. This is a somewhat accessible task, but it’s often a good idea to work with a home staging company to help you streamline the process. Your real estate agent can guide you on the specifics here.
  4.     Take professional photos. Your real estate agent can also introduce you to a professional real estate photographer. These days, most people look for properties online before they ever visit them in person; in fact, many people make buying decisions without ever setting foot on the property. Accordingly, the photographs in your listings have a massive impact on how people see and think about your property. If you decide not to hire a professional photographer to take pictures of your home, learn the fundamentals of good photography so that you can take them yourself.
  5. Set the right asking price. Extracting the greatest possible value property can be challenging, as the dynamics of asking price aren’t especially clear. Obviously, you’ll need to set a relatively high asking price if you want your home to sell for its maximum hypothetical value, but at the same time, if you’re asking price is too high, you’re going to scare off potential buyers. You need to set a price that is high, yet reasonable, so look up comparable properties in the area and ask for your agent’s advice to find the perfect starting point. Do keep in mind that you can always lower your asking price if you don’t see the initial momentum you expect.

Selling a Rogers Home: Listings, Showings, and Beyond

Finally, you’ll be ready to list your home for sale. These strategies help you close the deal:

  1. Get ready to move. You’ll be in a much better position to handle and address buying offers if you’re already ready to move. Spend the weeks and months leading up to your home sale decluttering, organizing your possessions, packing, and planning the logistics of your move. This way, if you get a compelling offer, you can almost immediately move out and streamline the transition process. You don’t want to hold things up simply because you procrastinated planning your move.
  2. Follow your agent’s advice on listings. Where are you supposed to list your home for sale? How are you supposed to describe it? How should you address flaws and problems with your home in a way that doesn’t make buyers lowball you on price? These are tough questions that are the best asked of a licensed real estate agent familiar with the Rogers, AR area. Follow your agent’s advice on specific listing details.
  3. Negotiate with your head (and be patient). Finally, be ready to negotiate with your head, instead of your heart. Your home may not sell for the highest price you can imagine, and your buying offers may come with contingencies that you’re not especially happy with. Try to evaluate each deal as objectively and calmly as possible, exercising patience as you wait for the right fit. This could be a long process, but it will end much more favorably if you’re methodical and rational throughout it.

Selling a home in Rogers, AR can be stressful – especially if you’re trying to sell it for the highest possible value. Working with expert real estate agents and investors can make it easier. If you’re looking for help, advice, or support in listing your home for a high sell price, contact us for a free consultation today!

Derek Bryan
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