Selling Your Downtown San Diego Condo or Loft
10. Price Your Condo Right
Find out what your home is worth and cut the value. Most home owners don’t like this approach but when you have multiple offers because you’re looks under valued, you’ll receive over the asking price and move your property quick!
9. Closets – Lighten Them Up
Downtown Condos and Lofts really don’t have much closet space so make sure your closets are half empty. We want to have it appear there is ample amount of storage in your condo. Make sure the closets are clean and neat.
8. Lighten Your Condo
Many people like south facing condos and lofts because of the light. Even if it’s north facing, people don’t want a dark property. Make sure you don’t have drapes that are blocking the sunlight out. Move items away from the window to allow the most sun exposure into the unit.
7. Who’s Your Broker?
This is Very important. Your agent must know the downtown market. They must understand the difference between why this property cost more than the other property. What does this complex have over the neighboring complex. Realtors must be tech savvy these days to help bring more exposure to your property for more showings and more offers.
6. Hide Your Pets
Although many people like pets, not everyone does. Make sure your pets aren’t in the property while the property is being shown. Take them for a walk, most showings only last 5-10 minutes. Put away the dog food and hide the kitty litter.
5. Upgrades – Don’t Over Do It
I get this question a lot. Just because you spend thousands of dollars on an upgrade doesn’t mean you will get your money back from it. I’d focus on small things that are easy to fix; such as: door knobs, door handles, fresh coat of paint on the walls, re-grout the tiles in the bathroom and kitchen, repair any holes in the walls. Things like these do wonders in selling a property.
4. Disconnect From Your Home
Remember, you are selling your home and you want top dollar. Make sure your property is clean and neat at all times. You never know when a buyer is going to be walking through the door. Remove any clutter and take photos down and put them in storage. Maybe you need a home stager to help display how your floor plans would maximize the space.
3. Selling Your Kitchen
Your Kitchen is the most important part in a home. Most downtown condos come with granite counters and stainless steel appliances but some don’t. You may want to spend the money to upgrade the countertops to stay competitive to your neighbors and to get the most $ out of your home. If you have old hardware on the cabinets, replace them with new ones. Maybe replace a non stainless steel refrigerator with one that is?
2. When is the Doorbell Ringing?
You never know when a buyer is going to walk through your door so be ready at all times. This may be tough but it’s only temporary and you’ll thank yourself after the sale.
1. First Impression
You don’t get a second chance for a first impression so make it a good one. If you do the things above, you’ll be successful in your sale. As I mentioned earlier, buyers are usually in a property for 5-10 minutes and they are gone. After 1 or 2 more properties they see, they start to forget what they’ve seen so make yours memorable!