What's the fastest way to sell a house?

by Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS® 09/11/2022

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Many prospective sellers want to know the fastest way to sell a house. While home selling never happens overnight, there are ways you can speed up the process while still getting a fair market value. Here are some things to consider if you intend to sell a house fast:

Find a top-notch listing agent

Are you interested in closing fast but want optimum profits on the house sale? A professional listing agency is the most effective choice. It is their job to accurately price and promote your house by staging stunning photos, writing the best listing summary and helping you evaluate and negotiate your offer.

Real estate agents can be expensive to work with because commission rates can be very different from one seller to another. However, the investment might be worth it. An experienced real estate agent can help you get a higher sale price and more quickly than if you were to handle the home-selling process on your own.

Sell your home to a cash buyer

The biggest bottleneck in an average traditional home closing is usually the mortgage process. Ideally, a lender will be able to get a loan application completed quickly and efficiently and prepare the financing documents for closing paperwork in just a few days.

However, offers by all-cash buyers are not based upon securing the loan, and can therefore close much more quickly. It's common for real estate investors to offer cash when seeking a quick sale.

How not to sell your house quickly

Wanting to sell your house quickly can lead to stress and impatience. It's important to stay focused on your goal to avoid making rash decisions, like accepting too low a price or accepting risky concessions. Finding the right balance between selling a house fast and selling a house for the right price can be tricky, but it's always simpler with a real estate agent on your team.

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Even the simplest home sale process can feel long and complicated. When you want to sell quickly, it's especially easy to get overwhelmed. However, keeping these tips in mind and discussing your strategy with a real estate professional will help you meet your timeline goals.

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About the Author

Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®

Aby’s understanding of excellent customer service stems from her extensive professional background. Prior to earning her real estate license in 2005, along with her college degree that focuses on business and engineering, Aby was the head of purchasing, inventory and quality assurance for an OEM medical and aerospace manufacturing company. Known by her clients and fellow realtors for her tenacity, honesty, integrity, and attention to detail, as a full-time realtor, she is also appreciated for her quick response to her client’s needs. Aby has been an avid horse rider and owner since the age of eight, with her husband Billas a local firefighter/EMT they are very active within the community. Bill served as a US Army Airborne Ranger in 75th Ranger Regiment, he is a combat-wounded veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart. Bill's background as facility Manager for an International metals company and as a firefighter/EMT gives him the experience, attention to detail and the desire to go above and beyond to serve his customers. The Brooks' serve on the board of a local non-profit (501c3) that gives back to the veterans, first responders and their families. The Brooks family resides on their small ranch in Manatee County. Aby& Bill excel in all types of real estate and their passion is helping people. “We genuinely like people, growing up in Sarasota and Manatee counties and now raising our own family here, it is an absolute pleasure to share our growing area with newcomers and reminisce with longtime residents. Our area has so much to offer and it is our business to help folks buy and sell their own piece of paradise.”