How to Sell a Home Online
As we all know, many of our day-to-day activities are supported by today’s technology and it is used to help make our lives easier. We use our personal computers to surf the internet, shop online, or to figure out our monthly budget. The cell phone helps us keep in touch with our family and friends regardless of our location, and the internet helps us to keep up with the global changes in the world.
Not only can the Internet help keep us informed about the world around us, it can also be used to help you sell your home. The Internet can provide you with a wealth of information about buying and selling homes and many websites allow you to post your property on their websites. If you don’t want to pay commission to a real estate agent or if you want an additional way to market your home websites that allow you to post your own property is the perfect option for you.
If you or your real estate agent posts your home online the listing will be exposed to a larger audience than if you just list the home in the classified section of the newspaper. According to real estate experts, 87% of homebuyers start their search online. As a result, in a short amount of time your home is exposed to a larger audience and has the potential to sell fast and at your asking price.
The first step to posting your home online is to find a website that best suites your needs. Be sure to post all pertinent information regarding your house as possible. Homebuyers look for number of rooms, square footage, lot size, and location. The biggest complaint that many consumers have regarding online listing services is that many listings don’t have pictures. Remember to always include pictures of the outside and inside of your home in your listing. A majority of homebuyers that use the Internet to search for homes only click on the listings that have pictures. Buyers want to know what the home looks like before they delve into the details.
Always make your listing description thorough yet short, simple and to-the-point. Since homebuyers scan listings quickly make sure to include a that will grab their attention, such as Show your Class!, Fit to your pocket, Lovely and elegant!, BIG HOME, Little Budget, etc. Make your listing stand out from other listings and describe features of your home that will attract buyers.
Eight tips for posting your home online:
- Before you post your home online decide on the price. If you don’t have an agent to help you decide on a price buy a home comparable report to help you with your choice
- If you have a real estate agent ask them if they post their listings online. If they don’t, then look for a website that best suites your needs and post the listing yourself.
- Find a website that gives you the most bang for your buck
- On the website that you choose include all of the pertinent regarding your house. Be sure to include price, beds & baths, size of the home, lot size, year built and a brief yet thorough description of your home
- Make sure to find a website that allows you to post a picture with your listing
- Include a contact number that is separate from your home phone number (if you are taking it with you) and your cell phone
- Don’t lose track of your listing. Make sure you are aware when the listing will expire
- Remember to remove the listing when your home sells!