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20 TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME IN 2020

Selling a house can be a long and exhausting process, whether you’re doing it in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market. Knowing how to sell your house fast despite the housing market conditions can ensure you get the most from the sale.
top tips for selling your home faster in 2020
If you are thinking of selling your house in 2020, here are the top tips for selling your home fast:

1. Offer a Reasonable Price

Setting the right price for your property is one of the best tips for selling your home quickly. Look around the neighborhood to see how much similar properties (real estate comps) have been sold for in the last few weeks or months. Performing a CMA will help you to set the right price for your area. To save time and money, consider hiring a good realtor to research local property values.

2. Improve Your Curb Appeal

When it comes to home selling, first impressions are very important. A few curb appeal tips for any home seller are to make sure your lawn is mowed and the landscaping is well done. Your exterior walls and your driveway should also be as neat as possible. Improving curb appeal is among the crucial tips for selling your home.

3. Understand Your Home’s Unique Selling Proposition

When thinking about tips for selling your home, consider what makes your home stand out. Does it have a larger compound than neighboring homes? Is it closer to the train station or mall? As a property seller, be sure to capitalize on the unique selling point of your house.

4. Depersonalize the Home

If you have lived in the home for a while, you probably have a lot of memories and history in it. However, if you want to sell it fast, you will need to depersonalize it. Put away all the personal junk and trinkets before allowing a potential property buyer to view the house.

5. Eliminate Bad Odors

Get rid of foul smells that could turn off potential buyers. Some of the recommended tips for home selling are to clear wash bins and drains, get the carpet cleaned, throw away old furniture, and create enough ventilation. You could also consider creating pleasant smells using freshly brewed coffee or baked bread.

6. Sell at the Right Time

The best seasons for selling a home in the 2020 housing market will be summer and spring. Whether in Fraser Valley or Greater Vancouver region, many families like moving during these seasons before the new school year commences. In addition, the weather in such seasons is more conducive for house viewing.

7. Make Minor Repairs

Your condo, multi family home, townhouse, or single family home doesn’t have to be perfect in order to sell. However, you need to make minor repairs to different areas of the real estate property. This could be faulty wiring, a leaking toilet, a hole in the fence, or stains on the ceilings and walls.

8. Take Professional Photographs

One of the best tips for selling your home is to accompany your listings with great photos. Consider hiring a professional photographer to take photos and even videos of your home. You could even offer potential buyers virtual tours online.

9. Find the Right Real Estate Agent

Working with a real estate agent will help sell your house much faster. The agent should be conversant with housing market trends for the neighborhood and able to stage your house professionally. He/she should also be willing to promote your property on all platforms.

10. Get Rid of Clutter

Clutter in your home will put off potential buyers. When selling a house, it is crucial to remove all the unnecessary items from the interior and exterior of your property. For example, one of the tips for selling your home is to remove some furniture from your rooms to make them appear more spacious.

11. Stage Your Home

Staging is basically setting up your home professionally to make a strong impression on property buyers. This could even mean renting furniture for showing the property. If you don’t have the experience, hire a professional home stager. If you want to know how to stage your home for selling, a simple search on Google will reveal great staging tips such as including mirrors to make small rooms look large or smaller touches like adding fresh flowers to a room.

12. Offer Some Extras

One of the ways of getting the most for your home when selling is to offer a few extras. For instance, you could offer to pay closing costs or offer a transferrable home warranty. This will make your property stand out from the competition.

13. Add Some Features

Another one of the great tips for selling your home is to make the property memorable by adding custom designs such as a new roof, an outdoor swimming pool, a new patio or custom windows. This will not only improve the property’s aesthetics, but also boost the house value.

14. Watch Your Pets

Having your cats, dogs or parrots around when showing your house is a major home selling mistake. Potential buyers could get put off by pets that are noisy or playful. Besides, some people are allergic to animal fur.

15. Focus on the Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most important parts of your house. Consider spending a few dollars to remodel and upgrade your kitchen. Replace countertops, buy new cabinet hardware, and add some fancy appliances.

16. Light It Up

When it comes to tips for selling your home, don’t forget about lighting. Good lighting is one of the main things buyers look for in a home. You can maximize the light in your property by cleaning the windows, removing the drapes, cutting down vegetation outside your windows, and using high wattage light bulbs.

17. Offer Financing Options

Some of the potential buyers looking at your home will not be aware of the financing options available to them. One of the best tips for selling your home fast is to offer potential buyers flyers with two or three mortgage options. This will show them how affordable your property is.

18. Provide Treats

The potential buyers visiting your property will probably be hungry. Offering them a drink and snack will make them want to stay around longer to look at the home and ask questions.

19. Be Flexible with Home Showings

Since potential buyers have different schedules, being flexible with your showings is one of the best tips for selling your home. This could mean allowing people to visit at odd hours when they are available. Don’t be too rigid and miss a sale.

20. Respond Fast to Purchase Offers

When someone makes an offer on your property, you need to respond immediately. Most buyers are impatient and don’t like being forced to wait. If you want to issue a counteroffer, do it promptly.

Article Courtesy of MashVisor:
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/tips-for-selling-your-home-2020/

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Cale Bechtel
Cale Bechtel
16:38 21 May 20
David is a very genuine, professional, patient, and knowledgeable realtor who helped me and my wife through the process of buying our first home. Buying a first home is an overwhelming investment and David made the process much more manageable as he was always there at any time of the day with a response to any inquiry, issue, or guidance on how to proceed with the purchasing process. David is honest and will do anything to ensure you get everything you want as he truly only wants the best for his clients. If you are unsure or on the fence about a realtor like we were... don't be! Call David and he will be there with you every step of the way and help you find a home!
Michelle Carrick
Michelle Carrick
16:18 16 May 20
David was INCREDIBLY helpful every step of the way! He went above and beyond in helping me not only find the perfect home for me but also the whole process of the purchase from start to finish. He is professional and kind and keeps going until he finds you that perfect place. If there were ten stars to give on this review I’d give David ten for sure!! Thank you for everything you did in helping me find my beautiful home David!!!
andy sulivan
andy sulivan
03:59 16 May 20
David was amazing to deal with! He got top dollar for our house in such a quick turn around. I would not hesitate to use him again.
Richard Belleza
Richard Belleza
16:00 04 May 20
We have bought multiple properties but we used David to list a property for the first time. He was patient and thorough from start to finish. He was able to answer all our questions and address all our concerns. We told him that tenant management was key for us as our property was a rental and he went above and beyond in that regard. COVID19 was something that no one could have ever seen coming and we are so thankful that he encouraged us to list when we did. Everything worked out perfectly and we are so thankful that we made the right choice to list with him.
Neelam Brar
Neelam Brar
02:41 22 Apr 20
It was so great working with David throughout the process of buying & selling. David's an amazing realtor; he's knowledgeable, honest, and passionate. He created a great friendship with our entire family. Definitely recommending to our friends and family!
Delaney Parsons
Delaney Parsons
18:27 30 Mar 20
We picked David after reading some very positive online reviews. And after meeting with him the first time, we knew it was a good choice. David is exceptional at his job. He took the time to ensure we understood the process as first time home buyers, scheduled viewings and meetings to fit with our busy lives, really listened to our requests, stayed in constant communication, and always seemed to put us first even though we know he had some very important events going on personally. He made home buying easy, and most importantly, stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor!
Shelvin Krishna
Shelvin Krishna
23:54 19 Mar 20
David and his team are great to work with. He helped me with my first purchase. Would definitely recommend! Answered any questions I had promptly, whether It was a call or in person. Again thank you!
Annie Bechtel
Annie Bechtel
03:49 06 Mar 20
David is an INCREDIBLE realtor! He is so genuine, professional, patient and knowledgeable. Being first time home buyers it is quite overwhelming and scary, but David eased our minds and took care of everything! He provided us support, guidance and represented us during the process of purchasing our first home! He is very patient and quick to respond to any of our questions and concerns. David is honest and truthful, he doesn’t just tell you what will benefit him but what is best for his clients. We truly are so incredibly happy to have David as our realtor and I would 110% recommend him for anyone!
Katy B
Katy B
02:57 26 Feb 20
David is the most hardworking, caring, passionate real estate agent. He goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients are well taken care of. He truly puts his clients first and makes the whole process as easy as possible.
Rachel Cavallarin
Rachel Cavallarin
23:51 27 Jan 20
David was such a pleasure to work with. He found us the perfect house without us even having to tell him what we were looking for. He checked all the boxes for us and we could be happier. I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home.
shubneet bhinder
shubneet bhinder
16:59 16 Jan 20
It's a pleasure working with David. As an interior designer working along side David, I can see that he is passionate and committed to his clients. He will go the extra mile to make sure they are 100% satisfied with the end result. I can also say that about him as a colleague. He is always eager to lend a helping hand when needed, even when there is no benefit to him. His willingness to help others succeed is a trait only few have and it does not go unnoticed!
Jasmine McPherson
Jasmine McPherson
23:55 09 Jan 20
David was so patient and supportive through our long road of browsing to buying. He always made us feel like a priority and we fully trusted that he had our best interests in mind.
Rachael Van Patter
Rachael Van Patter
21:07 21 Dec 19
As first time home buyers , we were very overwhelmed with the whole process. After meeting and working with David we felt our worries disappearing quickly when we realized we had a realtor who genuinely loves helping others and making them happy even when it gets stressful. Very impressed and grateful for everything he did for us and we are so excited to move in to our new home!
lucas sharpe
lucas sharpe
20:39 21 Dec 19
David went above and beyond expectations with finding us our first home. Made sure it was as painless as possible and helped out with every aspect that he could. Would recommend him to anyone I know looking to purchase or sell a home
Jason Kataria
Jason Kataria
04:48 18 Dec 19
It was great working with David. He was very helpful and understood all my needs. He truly puts the customer first!
Richard Earles
Richard Earles
00:08 16 Nov 19
David is by far one of the top real estate professionals in the Fraser Valley. Dealing with him directly on the sale was one of the smoothest transactions I've ever experienced. His duty to his clients is like no other and I highly recommend David for those looking to buy or sell real estate.
andy dunsui
andy dunsui
20:22 15 Nov 19
Amazing Realtor thanks so much for helping me with the purchase of my condo Downtown!! Trustworthy, reliable, competent and most of all HIMSELF. Doesn't put on an act ... I would highly recommend.
Ryan Dhaliwal
Ryan Dhaliwal
00:55 07 Nov 19
Pleasure working with David on our first deal together. David represented his Buyers purchasing my clients Condo a few months back, and won the sale as a backup to the original deal after multiple offers. I can tell that David is definitely someone who will go the extra mile for his clients, which I love to see. A true professional, and top notch agent. Great choice for anyone looking to buy or sell!
tanya sehgal
tanya sehgal
00:44 23 Oct 19
David is one of the best realtors I have ever had. He is a very genuine and helpful person. I can’t believe that he helped me sell my appartment within fraction of 3 days. He also helped with the purchase of the house. He is unbelievably organized and on top of things. Highly highly highly recommend him for your next purchase. You will not regret this decision. He made the whole purchase and selling so easy and stress free for me. Thank you so much David.
Terry Owen
Terry Owen
20:05 18 Oct 19
I highly recommend using David and Sunny as your next realtors. These two gentleman are not only very professional throughout the experience, their also extremely personable and make the process fun and easy. If i could give them 10 stars i would!
Leticia Buxton
Leticia Buxton
18:16 08 Oct 19
David was always available whenever I had a question or concern. He was reliable honest and great to work with. I would definitely recommend working with David
Guy McPherson
Guy McPherson
17:18 17 Sep 19
Great Realtor! David stuck with is over the long haul while we looked at different types of properties and different locations. When we finally found our perfect home he made selling and buying easy. Professional, friendly, and fun.
Ali Tariq
Ali Tariq
03:19 13 Sep 19
David was great. My wife and I were on a short trip to Vancouver and were interested in some places in Abbotsford. Not only David was very prompt in response, he also took time to show us multiple properties and didn't hesitate at all. He also knew we were not going to be buying for at least a year or two but that didn't stop him for showing us around. I highly recommend him!
Tim Craig
Tim Craig
17:05 01 Sep 19
I first met Sunny and David at an open house around the corner from our house. Upon seeing their professionalism we immediately knew we wanted them to represent us on any future real estate transactions. David and Sunny did not disappoint and exceeded our expectations. They are hard working agents who hustle to work for the needs of their clients. We will absolutely be using them for our next sale or purchase as each step in this progress revealed their tireless work and admirable integrity. Lastly... they know their markets and I encourage all prospective sellers to LISTEN to their advice with respect to the listing price. They advised us on the price in relation to the comparables in our neighbourhood and our house was sold the day it hit the market. Thanks again fellas, on behalf of my family we appreciate all you did.
sunny bhalla
sunny bhalla
18:45 28 Aug 19
He is an amazing realtor we sold our apartment with him and bought a house he is super knowledgeable and he is always on top of everything. It was no rush to find our house he made us feel super comfortable and he always gives you a feed back.Really good realtor we had an amazing experience with him,I hope to work with him in the future
Crimea McGowan
Crimea McGowan
18:17 29 Jul 19
We contacted David because we were interested in a home he was selling. He wasn’t able to represent us, but recommended another realtor to work with. The realtor he recommended, Sunny Ahuja, was wonderful and we will use him again if needed! His recommendation gave us a great experience purchasing our first home. We communicated with David often as well through the process and found him to be very professional, honest and helpful!
Maggie boyd
Maggie boyd
02:23 24 Jul 19
David is the epitome of a how a real estate agent should care for their clients. He was extremely kind, patient, and helpful throughout every step of the process. Anytime we had any questions or concerns he would take the time to explain everything to us. He made calls, sent emails and even texts on our behalf. To truly sum it up, he held us by the hand and walked us through a very stressful situation. Thanks again for all your help David. We wish we could rate you 6 stars, you deserve it.
jlpabc
jlpabc
07:05 18 Jul 19
He helped us purchase our first home.. we had picked out 3 condos to look at but none of them were perfect, he found us the perfect one we both knew at first glance that the place was meant to be. Great realtor !!
Morley Braun
Morley Braun
21:40 15 Jul 19
David Tsen.....Never met him before. Wish I had. He’s enriched my life. You know David, you know... Amazing young man. He came by recommendation when I was seriously interested in purchasing a condo. I had just recently lost my husband. A thousand thanks to you who introduced him to me. He became a friend, an advisor on all things purchasing my home and my agent. He showed his excellence in all three. He is a kind patient man, an amazing agent. He is a man of integrity and wisdom. He is a master at his craft. He is full of real estate knowledge and up to day on what what is going on in the market. He goes to the heights to look out for the best for his clients needs. Never pushy, a gentle conviction,and never indifferent or too busy to give his all. Even if it cost him hrs of working late to give the same commitment to his other clients. Very dedicated to his call. He has a great knowledge and understanding of the complex world of Real Estate- then has a way of making it easy to understand. Work ethic? Exceptional !!! He went way beyond his work description to help his client and did more than best to make this an informative, pleasant, trustworthy experience for me. He takes all aspects of his career and applies integrity, knowledge, commitment, and humor to excellence. Love that about David. David, there are 5 stars. Fill all 5 in for me cause they wouldn’t let me into the pages. You get them all! If it were that I could give you 10 or 20... I would. In fact I’d give you much more. A thousand more. To you, David. You know!!! I appreciate you soooo much. Amazing journey. Morley
Peak9Productions
Peak9Productions
18:31 09 Jul 19
David is very professional and easy to work with. I would highly recommend him if your looking for a house in the Fraser Valley.
hardev gill
hardev gill
02:25 25 Jun 19
David is reputable and very thorough when it comes to real estate. David worked hard in selling and finding a new home for our family. Thank you David and keep up the good work!
Shea Wilson
Shea Wilson
02:38 22 Jun 19
Had a great experience taking some photos for David and his clients. David’s passion for his career was clearly demonstrated by his professionalism and thoroughness. It was a pleasure working with him.
Terry Singh
Terry Singh
20:10 03 Jun 19
David has outstanding knowledge of the field and was always on top of any questions I posed. Found the perfect home to match my needs. A pleasure to do business with.
Sunny Pamma
Sunny Pamma
17:59 14 May 19
I had the pleasure of working with Dave on a few transactions. He is the utmost professional and handles all objections and tasks brilliantly! I would highly recommend anyone looking for a great realtor and true professional.
Emma Kreisch
Emma Kreisch
03:07 14 Apr 19
Being first time home buyers we didn't know the first thing when it came to purchasing a property. David was and absolute asset in finding our perfect first home! He had no problem asking the hard questions and gathering important information for us. David listened and helped us find exactly what we were looking for. He was always available and quick to reply whenever we needed anything however small it may be. He walked us through the whole negotiation process and got us in well below the asking price. Very helpful and knowledgeable on all the little (and big) questions we had. Would recommend David 100% to anyone looking to purchase a new home!
Diem Nguyen
Diem Nguyen
14:37 10 Apr 19
Update: Thank you so much David for your outstanding efforts on making our dream a reality! David is very knowledgeable and informative. He is quick to answer enquiries. He is patient and listens to what you are looking for. I highly recommend David.
Matthew Smit
Matthew Smit
17:02 26 Mar 19
David worked with myself and my girlfriend to help us find the perfect home that fit our needs. He was always available for questions and worked within our schedule to show us homes whenever it was best for us. We were first time home buyers and he made each step easy to understand and painless. From the first step to the last, he was there to help and make recommendations for what we needed to do next. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend David to anyone I know looking for a Realtor. He was always friendly and professional.
Amit Soin
Amit Soin
17:50 28 Feb 19
As a Mortgage Broker, working with a good realtor is key to providing top quality client experience. David is one of the best realtors I have had the pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable and incredibly generous with his time (takes calls mornings, afternoons, and evenings). He keeps all parties in the loop and makes the process seamless. I look forward to continue working with David!
Pablo Paez
Pablo Paez
20:49 25 Feb 19
David is a great agent. I had the pleasure to work with him in the same property. He was the listing agent and I was the buyer agent. He was very easy going and professional. He helped me in all my inquiries and answered all my questions very quick. He made this a very pleasant experience for all involved in the transaction. Hope to work with you soon in another deal.
Kimberly Lee
Kimberly Lee
19:11 04 Sep 17
When making such a big decision, I wanted to work with someone I can trust. David made the process entirely painless. He offered good advice and answered my emails and calls no matter what time of the day. His dedication, hard work, professionalism, knowledge and honesty are much respected and appreciated. David is a fantastic realtor and I would recommend him to anyone!
Nav Jalan
Nav Jalan
04:57 17 Aug 17
We recently hired David as our realtor and we couldn't have been more impressed with his work and ambition to get us the best deals possible. He catered to our individual needs and even after he found us our new home he went the extra mile to help and make sure we were comfortable once settled in. We would definitely recommend this man as a realtor to anyone looking for someone to go above and beyond for his clients. Thanks again from the Jalan Family David.
Jin Calingayan
Jin Calingayan
02:49 20 Jun 17
As an immigrant and first time home buyers, buying a house is not easy but Our dream of having our own home became a reality.With the unconditional , freehearted support and help of our Realtor DAVID Tsen,we are able to have the comfort of our new home. We finally got our home which we amazingly love. Along the process of purchasing our home, he is so dedicated to his work, very knowledgeable about his work , and the most remarkable about David is he ADVOCATES for his clients just as he did for us. Based on our experience, His service as realtor agent is excellent and always aimed to help us achieve our dream, other than these, he is also an educator as he provided us knowledge and understanding on real estate. Our dream house could have been impossible without his determination to help us achieve it.
Judy McTaggart
Judy McTaggart
14:42 08 May 17
Buying and/or selling can be a nightmare! We have had the exact opposite in our experience with David. He has worked above and beyond to get us our forever home and sold our current home without any issues. It went so smoothly, my husband and I still can't believe it. David took care of everything for us including setting us up for financing and a fabulous notary. Nothing you ask is ever too much for David!!! He returns calls and texts almost immediately, he is always always on top of everything. NEVER EVER any pressure! I highly recommend David if you want the buying or selling experience to be very pleasant. So if you are looking in the Fraser Valley or Lower Mainland, he is your man. Thank you David, from the bottom of my heart for making what could have been very difficult, so easy.
joseph hays
joseph hays
08:46 30 Mar 17
I've been through the process a couple times with a few different agents, trying finding a perfect space to call home. Extremely easy to say, the experience I've had with David is second to none. He is very involved in the whole process from beginning to end. It's clear, he really sincerely cares about his clients and he is truly passionate about what he does. He made the buying process a breeze, and actually an enjoyable experience. He was always in constant contact with with me and sending me new listings, always there to answer any questions, while never being pushy or impatient in any way, in fact, just the opposite. He was very insistent on viewing as many places as possible, because when, "you find the one, you will just know. Don't rush it". I took his advice and we left no stone unturned. After viewing many places, we found a place I'm happy to call home. Couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome and that I choose him as my agent. I will be recommending highly to everybody. Thanks David!
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