How to effectively sell your home or condo in a Maui market?
We all know that the real estate market can be tricky. Getting your home or condo ready before hitting the market can make a huge difference. So what can I do to sell my Maui home or condo more effectively? Pricing your home or condo to current sales is really important. Have your Realtor do a price comparison of homes and condos. You should look at 5-homes that are currently active, 5- homes that are currently pending and five homes the recently sold in the last six months that are similar to your home.
You might also think about getting an early appraisal. This will also help all potential buyers, and sellers get a reality check. In some cases, you might price a little above the last sale, You want to make sure you price the home right, to ensure that when you first come on the market you will attract serious buyers who are in touch with market prices.
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I would also recommend getting an early home inspection. This will save you time, so your buyer has full disclosure. You can also list any defects or have them repaired. Holding open houses is a great way to give your home or condo exposure to the public. Serious buyers are driving around in their cars to view units. Also, list your open house on the Maui MLS as an open house, many buyers and Realtors do check the MLS regularly. Yes, you do get the curious lookers, but that’s okay.
Very important is to use an experience Maui Realtor. Marketing your home through the Internet is Huge. The number of buyers on line is close to 87%, and most likely they will see your home or condo on line before they even walk in your front door or a real estate office. Networking with other realtors to promote your home is very important. I have sold homes and condos from working out in the gym or surfing with other realtors. I would always look for an agent who is aggressive but has listening skills, creative and is up to date with the latest technology and marketing-ideas. Look for a real estate firm that is on the cutting edge of technology, this can make a huge difference. I work for Elite Pacific Properties, that is continually stepping up their company in the latest technology to better serve its buyers and sellers.
Last is curb appeal. Clean up your home, and if needed apply fresh paint, carpets, and drapes. Little art works placed in the right spot to enhance your atmosphere in your home. Gather together your personal items and start packing them away, less is more. You might consider staging your home. Some times buyers are on-line and they need a connection to your home.
Create that picture or video that will draw in the buyers. In a tough market, you need to create interest to set your home apart from the pack. So get creative and draw your buyer into your paradise.
If you are looking at selling your home or condo on Maui. I work with Elite Pacific Properties, #1 in luxury home sales in Hawaii. Elite offers, in-house marketing team, escrow coordinators, and internet specialist to promote your properties on line. You can request my marketing presentation, that displays how myself, together with Elite will give you unrivaled service and marketing.
You can also request free home evaluation of your Maui home or condo.
With Steve, expect nothing less than a seasoned Maui Realtor, with 23 years selling Maui real estate, homes, and condos island-wide. So give me a call with all your Maui real estate needs whether you’re buying or selling Maui real estate.
Steven Nickens RS-54097 GRI ABR
Elite Pacific Properties
Offices in Wailea and Lahaina
Cell: 808-280-2208
Email: nickens@maui.net
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