Yes, it's true. It IS a buyer's market! But that does not mean you can't sell your home. It's all about pricing it right, making sure it shows better than its competition, following a marketing plan, and having an agent who will help make sure you get to the closing table.

Here are a few pointers to help you get your home sold quickly:

1. Price to sell as soon as it is on the market- do not test the market with a higher price by saying, "Let's list our home high and see what happens."  Ultimately, statistics show that you WILL end up receiving less money for your house than if you had priced it right at the get-go and your house will sit for much longer.  Once your house has been on the market for a long time, buyers and agents may be hesitant to show it as they will assume something is wrong with it. Also, we will monitor the market, showings and feedback very carefully. Be prepared to make aggressive price reductions quickly. In real estate, time on market is money lost!
2. Make it shine - in this market, your house needs to show like a model. No, better than a model!  How you live in your home is NOT how you sell it. Do not put the house on the market until it's ready. We can to help you with this.
3. Take care of problems upfront - we will help you address problem areas and can provide vendors to help you tackle them upfront. 
4. Make it easy for buyers to see it - yes, it's true.  Selling your home is a HUGE inconvenience. But the easier you make it for buyers to see it, the more showings you will have. The more showings you have, the more buyers will see your house! And how can you sell a house if no one sees it?
5. Prepare for a low offer - even if you price your home aggressively, you may receive a low offer. Why? Even if a buyer knows your house is a good value, they want to try to get a deal of a lifetime. But, when your house is priced well, we can easily defend it, point out comparable sales, and even make the buyer scared of losing the house.  When your house is priced high, it is going to be hard to defend your price; plus you could end up losing the deal during the appraisal process.
6. Work with the first offer - 99% of the time, your first buyer is going to be your best buyer. This goes back to the saying, "Time is money." Try your very very best to work with the offer in front of you -- because you never know when the next offer will come.  And once again, the longer a house sits on the market, the less money you will get. This is a proven fact.
7. Get ready to move - if you have a buyer, do not let the closing date be a factor in whether you can sell it to them or not. Prepare to move--quickly if needed. If you have to move quickly, ask a friend or family member if you can crash with them. 

Since 2005, we have sold homes all over the metro Atlanta area and at all different price points.  With our team, you get 2 agents for the price of one. But most of our clients would say it's like getting 10 agents for the price of one. We have a proven track record and we know how to get it sold. If you ask our clients, they will tell you, "Do exactly what they tell you and you will get it sold."  It's the truth. If you make the recommended repairs and cosmetic changes, and you are able to price the home in the range that we advise, we will most likely sell your home within 30 days and very close to the list price.  Sound exciting but scary? Don't worry! We will work closely with you every step of the way. Feel free to contact us at any time.