For Sellers

The little things matter when selling your home, both in terms of quickly generating interest and ultimately selling for the best possible price. When you're competing with other D.C. homes for sale, you always want to put your best foot forward. Our real estate agents have some proven tips to help get a better price when selling your home.

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According to a study by the National Association of Realtors, 25% of buyer's agents said home staging generated a one to five percent increase in dollar value offered compared to similar, unstaged homes on the market. As the housing industry continues to adapt to an ever-growing digital marketplace, home staging is not just important for showings, it's necessary for your listing to garner online attention as well. 

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If your moving plans involve relocating to a new state, it's important to give your move the time and resources it needs to make the process a smooth experience. Follow these tips to make sure your move is as stress-free as possible. 

1. Rethink Your Packing Strategy
   Packing is tricky even when you're only moving a few miles from your current home. It takes time to pack and unpack all those boxes, and you're often left scrambling to find must-have items (like your coffee maker and charging station) among items that you don't need right this second (such as seasonal clothing and holiday decor). One way to better organize your packing is to make sure that you label what's in each box. This way, you won't have to open 5 different boxes in hopes of locating must-use items. 

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If you're buying or selling a house for the first time, it's easy to become overwhelmed by all the real estate lingo being thrown around. 

Our real estate agents want the process of buying or selling your home to be as simple and easy to navigate as possible, and part of that is demystifying the terminology you're likely to hear. Let's all study up on these essential real estate terms!

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As the National Association of Realtors® says, more than 90 percent of home buyers look for homes online. And for most of those shoppers, it's eye-popping photos that reel them in. Further, many potential home buyers these days use virtual tours to help them narrow down their choices.

Follow these tips from our REALTORS® and you'll get better results from online shoppers looking for DC homes for sale.

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There's no doubt that a well-planned open house is a vital tool for getting your home sold, and how you prepare makes a huge difference in how buyers perceive the property. With the right prep and the help of your real estate agent, you can make sure your home shines on the big day. Our real estate agents have you covered, starting with our open house checklist.

• Create an Open Space
  When you're competing with DC homes for sale, you want every edge. Start by removing personal items, to make it easier for buyers to picture their lives in the home. Clear out as much clutter as possible to make the home feel more roomy and store unnecessary furniture.

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Preparing to sell your home, but not sure where to start? There's so much you can do before you even list your home to increase the chances of finding a buyer. The work you put in now plays a major role in attracting the right buyer, and generating competitive bids for the home. Our REALTORS® know what it takes to prepare a home for sale, and we've put together a guide for what you need to do before listing your home.

• Find the Right Real Estate Agent
  Preparing your home for sale is so much easier when you find the right real estate agent. Your agent can give specific advice about what steps you need to take to prepare your home, help your home stand out from other DC homes for sale, and answer questions. Research agents online, ask for referrals from trusted sources and speak with multiple agents before making your choice.

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