Here are 5 quick tips on how to sell your house fast. When you’re flipping houses, you always want to sell fast because you’ve got a lot of money tied up in the rehabbed property.

5 Tips To Sell Your House Fast

1. Price your house right
2. Double check every little thing
3. Stage your house to sell fast
4. Maximize curb appeal
5. Step up the wow factor

Let’s take a closer look at these 5 ways to make your house sell faster. These apply whether you are flipping houses or selling your own home.

Price your house right:

• Set your selling price below comparable houses. The best deals always sell fast.
• Set your asking price below significant thresholds. $399k, not $409k.
• Listen to your Realtor when it comes to setting price. They know the market.
• Use a sales flyer to justify your price. List all recent repairs and updates.
• Don’t reject low price offers. Always counter offer to try to close the deal.
• Beware of market timing. Houses sell fastest April through August.

Double check every little thing:

• Make sure all light bulbs and switches are working.
• Replace all filters, oil squeaky hinges, touch up paint scuffs, etc.
• Check all major appliances, garage door opener, and HVAC.
• Check your plumbing fixtures, toilets, water softener, etc.
• Have the house professionally cleaned – floors, windows, etc.

Stage your house to sell fast:

• Use professional staging to create a great first impression.
• Using staged home photos in your MLS listing is a must.
• Reveal and showcase your hardwood floors.
• If you don’t use staging, then declutter every room.
• Open up all the blinds and let in as much light as possible.
• Use pops of color to add warmth to each room.

Maximize curb appeal:

• Have at least one bed of colorful flowers in bloom.
• Replace the mailbox with a brand new one.
• Add bronze house numbers near the front door.
• Trim back all shrubs and low-hanging tree limbs.
• Get the lawn looking great ahead of time or re-sod the yard.
• Add a few small, colorful accent plants near the front door.

Step up the wow factor:

• Paint the front door. Red is a great choice because its vibrant.
• Add some pizzazz to the foyer as its the first thing people see.
• Use some paint colors besides beige and white.
• Add accent colors to one wall for some dramatic effect.
• Use some eye-catching artwork or wall hangings to add pop.
• Modern tile choices enhance bathrooms and kitchen backsplash.
• Create a great impression. Make your house standout from the crowd.

Follow these 5 tips and your house will sell fast.