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| LIFE IN SOLERA | JULY 2023 | 11 If you need to sell a house fast, consider these five tips: 1. Choose an Experienced Agent When time is of the essence, you can't afford to take a chance on an inexperienced real estate professional. Instead, you'll want to work with a real estate agent who knows your market and has helped sellers in your situation before. Start by browsing local "for sale" listings in Solera and note the ones that stand out for having great photos and compelling descriptions. One of the agents behind these kinds of listings could be a good choice as they're going to be serious about getting your home sold in a timely manner. Referrals go a long way in the real estate business, so ask your Solera friends and neighbors for a referral. 2. Set a Competitive Price Your real estate agent will help you determine the right pricing strategy for your market. You will be provided with a list of "comps." Pay careful attention to the homes that are similar to yours that have sold recently, not just those currently for sale, in determining a listing price. 3. Clean and Declutter Your Home Cleaning and decluttering your home before listing might sound like common sense. But browse through your local online real estate listings, and you're likely to find a few homes with lots of clutter. This can be unappealing to buyers, who will probably have a hard time imagining themselves living in such a home. 4. Stage your home Taking the time to stage your home for potential buyers can be an effective way to make your house stand out against other listings in Solera. Staging can be as simple as replacing burned out lightbulbs, opening blinds, moving furniture to create conversational furniture arrangements, hanging clean pretty towels in the bathrooms, and improving the home's curb appeal by planting some flowers. 5. Choose a Financially Qualified Buyer If a buyer must close on a mortgage to buy your home, the process could take about 30 days. A cash buyer, on the other hand, might be able to close in about two weeks. However, many buyers must finance their homes—so if you want to wait for a cash buyer, your options might be limited. If the buyer needs a loan to purchase your home, you will want to see a preapproval letter. The preapproval is based on the buyer's financial profile, including income, how much money is in the bank and investment accounts and the buyer's debts. Five Ways to Sell a House Fast By Diana Mangan, Realtor and Resident