Using the best practices for listing real estate will benefit both you and your seller. Your real estate listings will sell more quickly and for more money, which builds you the reputation you deserve as a great agent. Start your sellers on the right foot with the industry-proven strategies below.

Smart Strategies When Listing Real Estate

1. Take Professional Photos

Bring in a real estate photographer to take high-quality photos. Most buyers look for properties online, so your listing photographs will determine whether they see the property or not. Prepare for your photos by thoroughly cleaning up the house, turning on all the lights, and opening the window coverings.

2. Highlight Unique Details

Walk through the property with the sellers and take notes on its unique features. This could include whether a home has its original molding, high-quality hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and recent upgrades. Put together a write-up on the home that lists these unique details, as they are the selling points that will make it stand out to a buyer.

3. Show Off the Neighborhood

Buyers are shopping for a neighborhood just as much as they are for property listings. Gather any information on the neighborhood, such as nearby parks, amenities, and schools. Lay out all of this information on the table at open houses, and include it in the online listing descriptions.

4. Ask the Sellers to Leave

Have the sellers clean up the home and then leave before all showings and open houses. You should show it alone since the seller’s presence can make potential buyers uncomfortable. Tell them that buyers need to be able to picture themselves living there, which is hard to do when the seller is standing there. If the buyer asks a question you don’t know the answer to, you can always ask the seller and get back to them.

EXIT Realty Nexus offers all of the support that their real estate agents need to succeed. They are based in Coon Rapids, MN, and have team members throughout the Minneapolis area. Learn more about what they offer on their website, and call (763) 548-1400 to talk with a real estate agent.