Attracting Buyers and Sell Your House Fast

You can sell your house without waiting months for a buyer.

Dreams of selling your house in a hurry and pocketing a big check? Go ahead, it’s not a pipe dream. Every homeowner wants to sell their house as quickly and for the best possible price.

A quick sale means less stress, fewer headaches and moving on to the next chapter of your life.

The problem

Most houses sit on the market for 58 days on average. Two months of showings, waiting, and wondering if you priced it right or if you should take that lowball offer.

You need to sell your house fast in Omaha like this – make it stand out from the pack and make buyers want YOUR home more than every other listing they’ve seen.

In this guide, we’ll share proven techniques that’ll attract serious buyers and help you close a sale faster than you think possible.

Let’s get started!

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Price it To Move Fast
• Make Your Home Show-Ready
• Market Like A Pro
• Work With The Right Buyers

Price it To Move Fast

First, one big secret most sellers get wrong…

They price their house too high. They figure it’ll leave room to negotiate later. But overpriced houses sit. And sit. And sit some more.

Want to know the secret to a fast sale?

Price it right from day one. A competitively priced home is 31% more likely to sell above asking price anyway. So price it right for the market and you have a much better shot at a bidding war.

Research what similar homes in your area recently sold for. Look for comparables with the same:

• Square footage
• Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• Condition and updates
• Location and lot size

Price your home at or below market value and watch offers roll in. Buyers know when a home has been sitting for months with multiple price drops. They smell desperation.

Here’s the kicker…

A slightly lower price creates urgency. Multiple buyers competing for your home can still drive the final price up, no?

Make Your Home Show-Ready

Buyers can see past the clutter, right? They’ll look past your stuff and start visualizing THEIR stuff in your home.

Don’t bet on it. First impressions matter more than you realize. You have about 8 seconds to make a potential buyer love your home when they walk through your door.

Start with a good, hard scrubbing of the place. And I mean HARD. Every surface in your home should sparkle. Buyers see things you don’t like:

• Dusty baseboards
• Grimy grout
• Dirty windows
• Cluttered countertops

Declutter like your life depends on it. Box up half your belongings and stash them in storage. Buyers need to see the space, not your stuff.

But here’s the thing…

Neutralize like your life depends on it. The lime green accent wall you love? Paint it beige. Those family photos on every surface? Take them down.

Buyers should be able to visualize their family living in your home. Not your family.

Don’t Forget Curb Appeal

We sell houses, not barns. Which means your home’s exterior is the first thing buyers see. Make it count.

Mow the grass, trim the bushes, plant some colorful flowers. Power wash the driveway, patio and walkways.

A few hundred bucks spent on curb appeal can easily net you thousands on your sale price. It’s that simple.

Market Like A Pro

Homes that sell in a matter of days share one thing in common.

Strategic marketing.

Blurry cell phone photos won’t cut it anymore in today’s digital market. You need professional photos that showcase your home in the best light.

Buyers start their search online. 99% of buyers first learn about your home online. If your photos don’t grab them in the first 3 seconds, they’re scrolling to the next listing.

Consider these marketing tactics:

• Virtual tours / 3D walkthroughs
• Video tours that highlight key features
• Social media advertising to reach new buyers
• Weekend open houses for max traffic

Make sure you also list your home at the right time of year. Spring and early summer are peak selling seasons. List in May or June and you’ll have more buyers all vying for your home.

Pretty cool, right?

The more places you market your home, the faster it sells. Don’t just rely on one platform or method.

Write A Killer Listing Description

Selling your home is a battle of words.

What you say in your listing description can make or break a sale.

You’re not selling a house. You’re selling the life they can live there.

Skip the dry specs and focus on your home’s key features. Big backyard for summer barbecues? Home office with natural light? Updated kitchen with stainless appliances?

Paint a picture with words. Use your imagination to help buyers see themselves living there.

Emotion sells. Use emotional language that connects with buyers. Words like “cozy”, “spacious”, “updated”, and “move-in ready” work well.

Work With The Right Buyers

Not all buyers are created equal. Some buyers are just flippin’ around and not really serious. No real timeline to buy.

These buyers can be spotted a mile away

They’re pre-approved for a mortgage (not just pre-qualified). They respond promptly to showing requests. They ask detailed questions about the home and neighborhood.

Cash buyers can move faster still. No mortgage delays. You could be closed in a week or two.

Be flexible and responsive with showings too. The more available you are to show your home, the more serious buyers you’ll attract. Yes, last-minute showings are a pain in the butt. But when that offer comes in, it’s totally worth it.

Consider Selling To Cash Buyers

Or you can just sell to a cash buyer to skip all the hassle.

Cash buyers pay all cash for homes, as-is. No repairs, no staging, no waiting for the perfect buyer to show up.

You won’t get top dollar but you will get speed and certainty. For many sellers, that’s the tradeoff they want.

Final Thoughts

Selling your house fast comes down to three things. Price it right, present it well, and market it everywhere.

Every day your home sits on the market is money out of your pocket. Mortgage, utilities, maintenance, opportunity cost of not moving forward with your life.

Apply these strategies and you’ll attract serious buyers who are ready to make competitive offers fast. Remember:

• Price aggressively to create urgency
• Make your home show-ready before listing
• Invest in professional marketing
• Be flexible and responsive with buyers

The fastest sales come when sellers get all these moving from day one. Don’t wait to price it right and fix those curb appeal issues after your home has been on the market for weeks.

Start now. Price it right. Make it shine. Market it everywhere.

Then watch the offers roll in and move on to your next chapter!