Episode 11: How to ATTRACT MORE BUYERS to Sell Your House

Episode 14: Tips to Organize Your Home For Sale By Owner

We're sharing the top tips on how to organize your home when selling, especially if listing your house For Sale By Owner!  In Part 1 of our interview with Tara Yarbrough, owner of "Bee Organized" in Northwest Arkansas, we discovered the system behind getting organized and staying organized - even while your house is on the market! YouTube Video version of this episode available here: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/blog/tips-to-organize-your-home-for-sale-by-owner [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/blog/tips-to-organize-your-home-for-sale-by-owner]   WHERE TO START? Pre-packing!  If you’re planning on moving, you have to pack anyway!  Tara recommends starting with closets and drawers and packing anything you don’t think you’ll need within the next few months.  Always remember that potential buyers will be looking through closets and drawers, so keeping these areas clutter-free and organized is an absolute must.   HOW TO DECIDE WHAT TO KEEP VS. PURGE? Tara highlighted that when organizing your home, it can be challenging to go through all of your items, especially if you are storing items for other people.  Tara suggests asking yourself these 3 questions to help you decide whether to keep or purge… 1. Do you love it? 2. Do you use it? 3. Is it valuable? “Purging” items and belongings can be challenging, and can bring up a lot of emotions for many people.  It’s important to recognize when you find yourself struggling, and remember that you can always pack an item away to make a decision later.  This will help you to keep the process enjoyable by avoiding the pressure and stress that come with the tough decisions.   HOW TO ORGANIZE PAPERWORK? For homeowners who have a lot of paperwork around their homes that they need to organize, Tara suggests organizing in folders, but more importantly, she recommends having a system to limit the amount of paperwork that comes into your home to begin with. Opting for digital records when possible and addressing each item as it comes up is a great system to keep the paperwork to a minimum.   BEST STRATEGY TO GET ORGANIZED? As with any major project, it’s always best to start early and allow yourself enough time to get your home organized before you put it on the market.  Keep in mind that potential buyers need to be able to see the space that your home has to offer and envision themselves living there.  Tara made a great point by suggesting you put yourself in the shoes of a home buyer and imagine how you would want your future home to look, and you can use that as a guideline for what your home should look like now. Going room by room is a great strategy to organize your home, and Tara recommends starting small and not moving on to another space until the last one is complete.  This tip will not only give you the “snowball” effect, but also keep you motivated by each of your accomplishments along the way!   HOW TO STAY ORGANIZED? So once your home is organized, how do you keep it that way?  Tara gave several great examples of systems to help you stay on top of it.  For example, you can designate a day of the week to deal with a certain task.  Some of Tara’s clever examples she’s used with clients are “Shredding Sunday” and “Mail Monday”.  No matter what system you choose, the key point that Tara shared was to make sure it works for you.  If it doesn’t, then you can always try out a new method until you find a sustainable solution that is functional for you!   LINKS… Now that we've met, we have some more great tips to share with you on how to sell your house quickly and easily in our FREE Webinar: "How to Easily Sell Your House & Keep Your Equity". FREE WEBINAR: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/a/2147601087/zmx9VZcT [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/a/2147601087/zmx9VZcT] Want a step-by-step course packed with over 20 years of experience to help you sell your house? Check out the "Your House, Your Equity!" Course. THE “YOUR HOUSE, YOUR EQUITY!” COURSE: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/course [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/course] At Your House, Your Equity we've got you covered with the best tips on how to prepare to sell a house. You will also find all the tools you need to help you through the entire process. To learn more, check out our main site below. MAIN WEBSITE: https://www.YourHouseYourEquity.com [https://www.YourHouseYourEquity.com]   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST… For more episodes of the “Your House, Your Equity!” Podcast: Home Seller’s Edition, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or click the link below to subscribe to our show on your favorite Podcast platform. 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Episode 13: BIGGEST CHALLENGES When Selling A House For Sale By Owner

What's the top challenge when selling a house For Sale By Owner (FSBO)? In Part 2 of this “tell-all” interview with Karen from YouTube Channel "Satisfied Spending", Karen reveals the biggest challenges she faced when selling a house For Sale By Owner... YouTube Video version of this episode available here: https://youtu.be/IrNBXq4jyZo [https://youtu.be/IrNBXq4jyZo] If you missed Part 1, watch it here: https://youtu.be/sF-GiNKPFJs [https://youtu.be/sF-GiNKPFJs] For Karen, the biggest challenge overall was knocking out the unfamiliar "micro challenges” that came up throughout the home selling process.  There are a lot of small tasks that may be simple on their own, but when you add them all up, they can make things seem overwhelming. Karen also made a great point that many of these challenges will be there regardless of whether or not you list with a real estate agent, such as making sure the house is presentable and preparing for showings. Many of the same challenges were experienced by home sellers we interviewed from Ocala, Florida.  To find out how they overcame the challenges they faced, listen to their full interview below: Ocala Sellers Episode: https://youtu.be/gsx5nByLrOk [https://youtu.be/gsx5nByLrOk] Another challenge for sellers that Karen pointed out is remembering to market your property in a way that highlights the hopes, dreams, and wants of the potential buyers.  Remember, they are focused on what their lives would look like in the home, so speak to them in a way that helps them imagine it! Beware of staying too attached to your property during the process.  Rather than choosing a price based on what the home meant to you, it's important to choose a price that is in line with recently sold homes in your area. Always remember that the sale of your property is not personal, it is a business transaction.  This can be extremely emotional for some homeowners, in which case it may be best to have a trusted individual around to help you process any feedback you receive from potential buyers or their real estate agents. LINKS… Now that we've met, we have some more great tips to share with you on how to sell your house quickly and easily in our FREE Webinar: "How to Easily Sell Your House & Keep Your Equity". FREE WEBINAR: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/a/2147601087/zmx9VZcT [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/a/2147601087/zmx9VZcT] Want a step-by-step course packed with over 20 years of experience to help you sell your house? Check out the "Your House, Your Equity!" Course. THE “YOUR HOUSE, YOUR EQUITY!” COURSE: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/course [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/course] At Your House, Your Equity we've got you covered with the best tips on how to prepare to sell a house. You will also find all the tools you need to help you through the entire process. To learn more, check out our main site below. MAIN WEBSITE: https://www.YourHouseYourEquity.com [https://www.YourHouseYourEquity.com]   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST… For more episodes of the “Your House, Your Equity!” Podcast: Home Seller’s Edition, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or click the link below to subscribe to our show on your favorite Podcast platform. OUR PODCAST PAGE: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts] SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5q9b6ID4kDEiBRmdpldeXs [https://open.spotify.com/show/5q9b6ID4kDEiBRmdpldeXs] YOUTUBE MUSIC: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTc0NjAxL2ZlZWQ [https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEsr9cVskCbbKM6-LcOuIirwWiOyqWqtI]   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA… YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@YourHouseYourEquity [https://www.youtube.com/@YourHouseYourEquity] Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/665526682151696 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/665526682151696] Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/YourHouseYourEquity/ [https://www.facebook.com/YourHouseYourEquity/] Twitter - https://twitter.com/urhouseurequity [https://twitter.com/urhouseurequity] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourhouseyourequity/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourhouseyourequity/] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-house-your-equity/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-house-your-equity/]

Episode 12: What REALLY Happens Once Your House Is Listed For Sale By Owner?

What happens once your house is listed For Sale By Owner? In Part 1 of this “tell-all” interview with Karen from YouTube Channel "Satisfied Spending", we dug into tips that every FSBO seller should know and the many lessons she learned when selling a house For Sale By Owner. YouTube Video version of this episode available here: https://youtu.be/sF-GiNKPFJs [https://youtu.be/sF-GiNKPFJs]   Karen explains that beyond the money savings, she is glad to have had the experience selling FSBO and enjoyed the opportunity to learn and grow. As Karen put it, selling FSBO is worth it for the personal growth alone - we couldn’t agree more! Before selling FSBO, Karen dove into her research to find out what to expect when you sell your house without a real estate agent. But the one thing she wasn’t prepared for was the poor treatment she received from certain real estate agents. As unfortunate as it was, she was able to get through it by staying focused on the goal of selling the property. As she put it, it’s important to remember not to take it personally, and remember that it is just a business transaction. With that being said, you don’t need to deal with anyone who is disrespectful towards you, and don’t be afraid to wait for someone else to come along. Karen also gave a great piece of advice that no matter who you hire, always be sure they are respectful and can represent you appropriately, whether it is a real estate agent or legal representative. We hope you enjoyed part one of our “tell-all” interview with Karen from YouTube Channel Satisfied Spending. If you liked this episode so far, don’t forget to subscribe and come back for part 2!   LINKS… Now that we've met, we have some more great tips to share with you on how to sell your house quickly and easily in our FREE Webinar: "How to Easily Sell Your House & Keep Your Equity". FREE WEBINAR: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/a/2147601087/zmx9VZcT [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/a/2147601087/zmx9VZcT] Want a step-by-step course packed with over 20 years of experience to help you sell your house? Check out the "Your House, Your Equity!" Course. THE “YOUR HOUSE, YOUR EQUITY!” COURSE: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/course [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/course] At Your House, Your Equity we've got you covered with the best tips on how to prepare to sell a house. You will also find all the tools you need to help you through the entire process. To learn more, check out our main site below. MAIN WEBSITE: https://www.YourHouseYourEquity.com [https://www.YourHouseYourEquity.com]   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST… For more episodes of the “Your House, Your Equity!” Podcast: Home Seller’s Edition, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or click the link below to subscribe to our show on your favorite Podcast platform. OUR PODCAST PAGE: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts] YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@YourHouseYourEquity [https://www.youtube.com/@YourHouseYourEquity] SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5q9b6ID4kDEiBRmdpldeXs [https://open.spotify.com/show/5q9b6ID4kDEiBRmdpldeXs] GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTc0NjAxL2ZlZWQ [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTc0NjAxL2ZlZWQ]   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA… Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/665526682151696 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/665526682151696] Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/YourHouseYourEquity/ [https://www.facebook.com/YourHouseYourEquity/] Twitter - https://twitter.com/urhouseurequity [https://twitter.com/urhouseurequity] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourhouseyourequity/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourhouseyourequity/] Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-house-your-equity/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-house-your-equity/]

Episode 11: How to ATTRACT MORE BUYERS to Sell Your House

Want our best tips on how to attract more buyers to sell your house fast? Using INCENTIVES when selling your house is a great way to grab attention and reel more buyers in! THE BEST WAYS TO USE INCENTIVES IN YOUR PROPERTY DESCRIPTION – you can let buyers know about your incentives in your property description to set your listing apart from others and make it more attractive. You can even use a deadline for your incentives to encourage buyers to act quickly. For example, you can include a home warranty with a full-price offer, with offers made by a certain date, or both! AT A SHOWING – you can use relevant incentives to overcome objections during a showing and make it even more enticing for your potential buyers. Putting a time limit on the incentive also works well with this strategy. For example, if the potential buyers like the house, but they complain about it not having a garbage disposal, you can use that to your advantage and offer to pay for a garbage disposal if they make a full-price offer within the next 24 hours. EXAMPLE INCENTIVE IDEAS: Home Warranty Policy – great option for any property, especially first-time home buyers Closing Costs – works for buyers who don’t have the money for closing costs Home Security System Water Purification System Water Softener Water Leak-Detection System Electric Monitoring System Appliances (fridge, garbage disposal, washer, dryer, etc.) HOA Fees Home Improvement Credit Parking Credit Large Items – riding lawn mower, snow blower, outdoor grill, etc. OTHER PODCASTS WHERE WE TALKED ABOUT INCENTIVES: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts/your-house-your-equity-podcast-home-seller-s-edition/episodes/2148165730 [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts/your-house-your-equity-podcast-home-seller-s-edition/episodes/2148165730] https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts/your-house-your-equity-podcast-home-seller-s-edition/episodes/2148292449 [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts/your-house-your-equity-podcast-home-seller-s-edition/episodes/2148292449]   LINKS… Now that we've met, we have some more great tips to share with you on how to sell your house quickly and easily in our FREE Webinar: "How to Easily Sell Your House & Keep Your Equity". FREE WEBINAR: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/a/2147601087/zmx9VZcT [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/a/2147601087/zmx9VZcT] Want a step-by-step course packed with over 20 years of experience to help you sell your house? Check out the "Your House, Your Equity!" Course. THE “YOUR HOUSE, YOUR EQUITY!” COURSE: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/course [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/course] At Your House, Your Equity we've got you covered with the best tips on how to prepare to sell a house. You will also find all the tools you need to help you through the entire process. To learn more, check out our main site below. MAIN WEBSITE: https://www.YourHouseYourEquity.com [https://www.YourHouseYourEquity.com]   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST… For more episodes of the “Your House, Your Equity!” Podcast: Home Seller’s Edition, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or click the link below to subscribe to our show on your favorite Podcast platform. OUR PODCAST PAGE: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts] YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@YourHouseYourEquity [https://www.youtube.com/@YourHouseYourEquity] SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5q9b6ID4kDEiBRmdpldeXs [https://open.spotify.com/show/5q9b6ID4kDEiBRmdpldeXs] GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTc0NjAxL2ZlZWQ [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTc0NjAxL2ZlZWQ]   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA… Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/665526682151696 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/665526682151696] Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/YourHouseYourEquity/ [https://www.facebook.com/YourHouseYourEquity/] Twitter - https://twitter.com/urhouseurequity [https://twitter.com/urhouseurequity] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourhouseyourequity/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourhouseyourequity/] Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-house-your-equity/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-house-your-equity/]

Episode 10: How to HANDLE YOUR OWN SHOWINGS to Sell Your House

Want the best tips for how to handle your own showings to sell your house without a real estate agent? In this episode of the "Your House, Your Equity!" Podcast: Home Seller's Edition, you'll go behind the scenes with us as one of our co-hosts shows their home to multiple buyers and gets it under contract without an agent! YouTube Video version of this episode available here: https://youtu.be/4CpZDhSlVeU [https://youtu.be/4CpZDhSlVeU] Handling your own showing may seem intimidating when selling your house by owner...but if you stick around for the full episode, you'll learn some golden tips to handling showings to sell your house! PLEASE NOTE: We apologize for the sound quality of this recording! This was a live and "in-action" podcast and the content was just so good we had to share it! BEFORE THE SHOWINGS During this day of showings for a house listed For Sale By Owner, there were two back-to-back showing appointments. One with a real estate agent, and one without a real estate agent. Prior to setting the appointments, each of the potential buyers saw in the property description that a real estate agent commission was not included in the purchase price. In this case, the buyers who came with their real estate agent were aware that they would be responsible for paying the commission on top of the price of the property. The property description also mentioned some incentives that were available with a full-price offer including a 1-year home warranty through a third-party company and new dishwasher and stove. To build momentum, both showing appointments were scheduled a few days in advance and lined up strategically so that each buyer knew about the other. DURING THE SHOWINGS During both of the appointments, both potential buyers were given an opportunity to receive an additional incentive of a $2,000 credit towards installing central air if they made a full-price offer within 24 hours of the showing. To maximize sales pressure, both potential buyers were also reminded that there were other buyers looking at the house the same day and that their was another potential buyer who was interested, but waiting to receive their money before they could purchase the house. All of the facts stated were true, and the seller utilized each one to their advantage to create a competitive environment and encourage buyers to make an offer before missing out! AFTER THE SHOWINGS Before the seller was able to follow up with each buyer, they received a full-price offer about an hour after the showing! The buyers were not working with a real estate agent, so the seller did not have to pay any commission on the sale.   LINKS... FREE WEBINAR: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/a/2147601087/sX5zLC83 [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/a/2147601087/sX5zLC83] "YOUR HOUSE, YOUR EQUITY!' COURSE: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/course [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/course] MAIN WEBSITE: https://www.YourHouseYourEquity.com [https://www.YourHouseYourEquity.com] SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST... For more episodes of the “Your House, Your Equity!” Podcast: Home Seller’s Edition, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or click the link below to subscribe to our show on your favorite Podcast platform. OUR PODCAST PAGE: https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts [https://www.yourhouseyourequity.com/podcasts] YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@YourHouseYourEquity [https://www.youtube.com/@YourHouseYourEquity] SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5q9b6ID4kDEiBRmdpldeXs [https://open.spotify.com/show/5q9b6ID4kDEiBRmdpldeXs] GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTc0NjAxL2ZlZWQ [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTc0NjAxL2ZlZWQ] FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA… Facebook Group "How to Easily Sell Your House & Save Your Equity" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/665526682151696 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/665526682151696] Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/YourHouseYourEquity/ [https://www.facebook.com/YourHouseYourEquity/] Twitter - https://twitter.com/urhouseurequity [https://twitter.com/urhouseurequity] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourhouseyourequity/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourhouseyourequity/] Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-house-your-equity/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-house-your-equity/]