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The One NYC RE Seller's Guide
The Seller’s Role in a Fast Sell for the Best Price
1 – An Objective Eye.
Ask a friend or professional with a keen eye, someone who isn’t in your apartment
all the time, to do a quick walk-through of your home and tell you what stands out.
An objective opinion is invaluable. This will help you prioritize adjustments and
improvements that should be made before placing your home on the market. Stand in
your entrance way and take a look at the first thing people see when they walk in
your door. That first impression will mean a lot to a potential buyer.
2 – Clutter? Delete!
While it’s evident that clutter must be evacuated from your space, don’t neglect
the outdoors, halls, and building entranceways. Think: clean, bright, pleasant,
and homey when creating an ambiance that is desirable to viewers. Maximize light
by cleaning the windows, walls and floors so everything shines. Increase lighting
if a space feels dark or small. You might need to make some minor investments in
new paint, wood stain, or carpets—small improvements like that usually reap dividends.
3 – Cents and Sounds.
Cha-Ching---pleasurable things like the delicious smells of cookies baking or soft
music will make your apartment seem like a respite from hectic Manhattan life. Make
sure all your appliances, drawers, cabinets, and plumbing are in working order.
Change blown light bulbs and make all minor repairs. The broken closet rod might
not seem important to you—but you want potential buyers to feel they are buying
an oasis, not a headache.
4 – Should I Upgrade?
Some sellers make major upgrades before selling a home. Speak to an agent before
making any major investments—some might not give you the return you were looking
for. Many upgrades depend on the budget of your targeted buyer. New bathrooms in
an expensive Upper East Side building might be necessary to woo your buyer, but
the same renovation in another neighborhood may just put the apartment out of your
potential buyer’s reach.
5 – Photo Shoot.
Snap clear, clutter-free and complimentary photo of the nicest rooms in your home.
Especially in the digital age, buyers rely on photos more than anything to make
decisions on which apartments to see.
One NYC RE Agents will ensure that your home is sold for the best possible price,
and that the transaction is smooth and hassle-free. You can rely on us to conduct
and execute expert market analyses, pricing strategies and marketing plans, exposing
your property to the largest audience and targeting buyers looking for an apartment
like yours. We’ll handle the appointments, paperwork, offers and acceptance procedures,
and negotiations. Our tips for sellers focus on keeping your home in order for a
great showing—because when One NYC RE agents are on your side, any other steps involved
in a sale transaction are smooth and easy.
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