Having your house for sale and watching it remain unsold can be a wrenching experience. Here are some tips for ensuring a quick sale.

1.Hire an experienced real estate agent- There is simply no substitute for a professional realtor to assist you in selling your house. You should look for an experienced realtor who is familiar with your neighbourhood. Consider referrals from friends and family.
2.Price it to sell- Besides location, the number one thing that will sell your house is its price. Your real estate agent should have a good sense of what is a fair and reasonable price for your house. Your agent will have access to information on what comparable houses have sold for in your neighbourhood and will set the sale price accordingly.
3.Make it presentable- You can make your house look more appealing by doing some simple tasks yourself. Start by cleaning out the clutter. Consider a fresh coat of paint. Do some repairs around the house. Improve the lighting. Cut the grass. Try to be objective. If you were walking into your house, would you find it attractive? There are many other things you can do to improve the curb appeal of your house.
4.Be flexible- Come up with a sales strategy with your real estate agent and make sure it is flexible. Consider your sale price and decide if an when you will reduce your price and by how much. Consider the closing date. Will you be flexible enough to change it if the buyer makes such a request?
5.Understand the market conditions- If you are in a seller’s market and your house is desirable, be careful not to accept the first offer. Perhaps you will have multiple offers and maybe even a bidding war. If, however, you are in a buyer’s market and you have not received many offers, you may need to reduce your asking price in order to sell the house. Your realtor plays an important role here.
6.Consider incentives- There are many ways you can improve the desirability of your house aside from its appearance. For instance, you can include additional items in your offer to entice a buyer to buy. For instance, there may be chattels or other personal property items that you can include in the sale price of the house. Perhaps there are some unique items that you are willing to part with in order to make the sale. Sometimes, a potential buyer may decide to buy a house because of the furnishings within the house, aside from the house itself. Another creative way to sell your house is to offer the purchaser financing in the form of a vendor take back mortgage. You can loan the buyer some money to assist him or her with the required financing. These are generally popular when interest rates are on the rise.

There are many things you can do that will make your house sell faster. Working with an experienced real estate agent can assist you with making the experience a less stressful one.