One of the biggest concerns for a homeowner looking to sell is the time they’ll have to put in before listing their house. If this is the case for you, you should be aware that in today's housing market, your home may be closer to being ready for sale than you think. According to a realtor.com survey of recent sellers, many were able to get their house ready in less than a month. It says:

“With many homeowners expecting a quick sale, and in many cases a lack of contingencies, the preparation process took less than a month for over 50% of home sellers this past year, with 20% completing it in less than two weeks.”

Sellers anticipating a quick sale are following current buyer trends. With mortgage rates and property prices rising, today's buyers are committed to finding a home quickly. However, due to the limited amount of available houses, such buyers have few options. That means many may be willing to take on projects after they purchase.

As a result, you may be able to focus on less time-consuming activities prior to listing your home. According to the survey mentioned above, recent sellers conducted the following tasks prior to listing in the last year: landscaping, small cosmetic changes, and touch-up paint (see image below):

A Real Estate Advisor Will Help Streamline the Process and Keep You Focused

Of course, every situation is unique, and knowing what repairs or updates your home requires to stand out in your local area is critical. That's where a respectable real estate agent comes in. NextAdvisor explains in a recent article:

“. . . Real estate can be hyper-local, and demand can vary from one neighborhood to the next. It’s a good idea to work with a local real estate professional to determine an ideal listing price and if any improvements or repairs need to be completed before putting your home on the market.”

As the #1 Real Estate Team in the Conejo Valley, we help more clients buy & sell real estate. It's this experience that makes us knowledgeable on exactly what buyers are looking for in a home these days. We will help you identify the places (if any) where you should and shouldn't spend your time and money. Plus, we have contractors readily available for any fixes or updates you may need. All of this can enable you to list quickly.

Bottom Line

If you’re ready to take advantage of the incredible conditions for sellers in today’s real estate market but are worried about the time it’ll take to get your home ready, you might be closer than you think. Let’s connect so you can see what you need to do before listing your house today.