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Sell Your Home This Year

The time may be right for you to sell your home and move into that new one you have always wanted. So how can you make this process go smoother? Well here are a few things that you can monitor on your end. These are designed to help you become aware of things that are in your control. If you focus on making sure you follow a few simple steps, your house could be sold in no time.

Bring Out the Best in Your Home

  • Setting a price

This may be harder than it would appear. You need to be able to recognize the difference between getting what you want and driving people away. Setting a price too high is a great way to ensure your house stays on the market for a long time. But you do not want to set the price to low either. Look at what similar houses have been sold for recently. Then work off of that. Do not just set a price without doing the research.

  • Make a plan of attack

Make sure you know what you want. You are in this to get the best possible deal for yourself. Understand what your goals are, and what you need to accomplish. So lay out all the details of the selling period. Stick to this plan once you have made it. There is no need to make a plan and then divert from it. Remember, you are in it to come away with the best deal.

  • Get an inspection

This is very important. The buyer will be a lot happier with this and it will be good for you too. If the house is in great shape and the inspector notes that it is, you will be able to get the best deal possible. There may be some small damages you need to fix. But it is better for you to fix them and get that house on the market then it is for someone who wants to buy your house to notice the damages.

  • Stay on top of things

Things can mean anything from the market to your realtor. Know everything that is happening at all times in regards to your house. You owe it to yourself and your family to know. That way nothing wrong can go on without you knowing about it. It will really be your mind at ease.

The Sooner, the Better

This is something we all have thought when selling a home. But it is important that you do not follow that saying at all cost. Make sure it is the right thing for you to do, and the situation fits you best. Then when the deal is right, take it, then go get that home of your dreams. It will be worth the hard work.

National Rate Averages

Mortgage Rates

Product Rate
5/1 yr ARM 3.147%
1 yr ARM 3.299%
15 yr fixed 3.221%
30 yr fixed 3.815%

Home Equity Rates

* Updated Jun 7, 2012