Tulsa
home sales have done fairly well in the last few years.
But
there are always those homes that sit on the market forever.
If
that's the case, there's always a reason and it has nothing to do
with luck.
We
talked with 2-experts who make their livings, getting those homes
sold.
Johnathan
and Drew Scott, of HGTV, say sellers create a lot of stories about
why their homes aren't selling.
But
they say if a home has
been on the market for a year or more, there's an obvious problem.
The
house is in need of updating or there's a big neighborhood problem,
like train tracks nearby.
If
not, in most cases the big thing is the price.
They
say sellers often think there home is worth more than reality would
suggest.
For
example, you can't compare your fix-up special to the new
construction that's nearby.
Also
don't believe what your neighbors say about their home sales.
Some
neighbors will lie about the price they received.
To
get the best price they suggest getting rid of the clutter and
personal touches, such as your family pictures.
You
want the buyers to see themselves living in the home.
Simple
change like getting rid of granny's old flowered sofa can make a huge
difference.
The
Scott brothers also caution against, making too many changes to a
home.
A
few new touches, like inexpensive pictures and rugs, can make a huge
difference.
Something
as simple as new wall paint can change the entire look of the home.
But
don't go overboard on renovations.
Don't
put granite counter tops in a low-cost neighborhood.
It's
easy to spend way too much, that you will never get back in your
sales price.
They
say in the end selling the house is a business decision.
Take
the emotion out of the process and make a business decision to get it
sold.
