7 Techniques To Sell Your Home Fast - Without Dropping The Price

How to sell a house fast does not mean dropping the price as most realtors seem to tell their clients, especially if those who have had it on the market for a long time

In fact you should do quite the opposite. Dropping the price does not guarantee a sale. All it does is cheapen your house and possibly expose it to a few bargain hunters who will still try to drive the price down even further. Can you afford to lose a hundred thousand dollars?

People seem to think to sell a house fast you need to have hundreds of prospective buyers inspect your home before it will sell....rubbish! All you need is one. The trick is to find that one person quickly. Once they have fallen in love with your house price will not usually be an issue. If you are asking market price there is still room to move if they want to bargain

If you wish to sell a house fast without reducing the price try these proven techniques:

* Unique 'EYE' catching advertisements create immediate interest in your house

* Lodging a 'SPECIFICALLY' worded advert in a local newspaper or magazine will be bring more success than any other method

* Be DiFFeReNT to ensure your ad stands out. Do not copy standard realtor adverts.

* Use the internet to RESEARCH for tips on writing eye catching advertisements. Its not as hard as you may think

* Now lodge an advert on the INTERNET. You will find many online real estate websites that are free. You do not need your own website to find potential buyers

* PHOTOGRAPHS can be loaded onto the website. Purchasers look for pictures of the kitchen, bedrooms, lounge, bathrooms and patio areas. A basic digital camera or phone is all you need

* Make your photos inviting, set the mood. FLOWERS or a COLOURFUL bowl of fruit are an inexpensive way to lift the appeal of your house

Now that you have their interest and they want to inspect your home, it is important we appeal to ALL their senses, not just one or two. We use all our senses when buying, so ensure your house

- looks tidy (hide all personal items in cupboards)

- flowers bring a room to life

- smells that appeal - freshly brewed coffee or baked cakes

- soft music in the background (close windows if noisy outside)

- temperature must be comfortable. Warm and cosy in winter, cool in summer

TIP: Ensure your home appeals to females if you want to sell a house fast, they are the ultimate decision makers