Home Equity – Houses To Impress http://www.housestoimpress.com.au Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:36:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Tips for selling your home to avoid losing thousands of dollars! http://www.housestoimpress.com.au/tips-for-selling-your-home-to-avoid-losing-thousands-of-dollars/ http://www.housestoimpress.com.au/tips-for-selling-your-home-to-avoid-losing-thousands-of-dollars/#respond Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:52:32 +0000 http://www.housestoimpress.com.au/?p=499 Home Owners Risk Losing Thousands of Dollars!

 

Most people would be really upset if their superannuation fund suddenly dropped ten, twenty, thirty thousand dollars, or more. Yet many homeowners regularly suffer these kinds of losses without a second thought when they sell their home and/or investment property.

Why is that?  Why would homeowners fail to perceive that their home is an important investment, as well as shelter for themselves, their dog and cat?

For the vast home owning majority, building home equity is a critical component of retirement planning and building net worth. So, it only makes sense to get the most money possible when you sell. Think what you could do with those extra thousands of dollars

– A lifestyle reward like a holiday or a brand new car for your family
– A bigger down payment on your new home
– Capital to invest in a business venture or
– Money to create more wealth by funding another investment

It is a sad fact that very few homeowners sell their homes for the most money possible. They end up giving thousands of dollars to the buyers as equity gifts! A common thread I hear from people when they are getting ready to sell is  ”Why do I need to spend money when I am moving out anyway?”  They are unwilling to do what it takes when their home is involved and thousands of dollars in lost equity is on the line.

That’s where we come in. At Houses to Impress we believe in challenging the mindset & actions of home sellers. We believe home owners should think differently about how they sell their largest asset, their home. And most importantly, we believe that any homeowner has the ability to sell their home fast and for maximum price given the right advice.

Our top tips to achieve the most profit when you sell your home

  • Change the way you think about your home – it is no longer your home, it is a marketable product
  • See your house with a buyer’s eyes
  • Repair it before your sell it – inspect your house like an Inspector!
  • Get rid of all your stuff – buyers aren’t interested in your personal stuff. They are buying a lifestyle
  • Lifestyle upgrades equate to Top Dollar Sales – think Kitchen, Bathroom, Garden
  • Create more space by getting rid of excess clutter
  • First impressions count – don’t forget your Street Appeal
  • Dress you house to impress using home staging techniques

In getting the most money possible from the sale of your home, the condition of your home is what you have the greatest control over. If you ignore the condition or packaging, as the marketing people call it, it will come back to haunt you.

If you are ready to take action to turn your average house into a dream home that potential buyers will fall in love with click here to find out more about our "Sold for Top Dollar Transformation Package"

 

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