Sometimes homeowners need to put their houses on the market and sell them quickly to avoid additional taxes or foreclosure. Others are planning to relocate to another city or state soon and won’t be around to close the deal. No matter why you need to sell a house fast, these tips can help speed up the process.

How to Sell a Property Quickly

1. Choose the Right Time

Spring is the best season to sell a house, experts say. Not only does the weather accommodate and encourage more viewings, but families with school-age children also hope to have the summer to transition to a new school. If it’s not spring, consider waiting until summer to get the most out of your home.

2. Invest in Small Upgrades

Chances are you can’t afford a major remodel, but small upgrades can influence a prospective buyer’s opinion of your house. Paint using neutral colors such as white, cream, or gray in every room, freshen up the trim throughout, and buy new fixtures for your kitchen and bathroom. These simple and inexpensive changes can make your house feel brighter and more welcoming.

3. Clear Out & Stage Your House

Prospective homebuyers can be turned off by clutter and furniture that doesn’t match their own preferences. Consider putting your belongings into storage so you can clean and stage your home before viewings. You can consult design magazines or websites or hire a professional stager to present your house in a different light. This will improve the photographs in your listing, too.

4. Hire a Real Estate Agent

A real estate agent can help you choose the right time to sell, advise you on the best and most cost-effective improvements to make, and stage your house for viewings. They also have helpful knowledge of the market and can bring their other clients to the table. The right agent can help you sell your house in a matter of days.

If you need to quickly sell a house in the Boulder or Denver, CO, metro areas, the real estate agents at Open Real Estate can help. Their experienced agents know how to prepare, price, and negotiate home sales, and they have relationships with many contractors interested in buying homes to flip them. Call or contact them online to be matched with the right real estate agent for your needs.