5 Tips to Help You Save Money When Selling Your Home this Summer

Selling a home is an expensive task. With peak moving season upon us, Blast Realty wants to help sellers save money. Here are a few tips:

1. Negotiate your agent’s commission

Real estate commissions are one of the largest expenses of selling a home, with some agencies looking to receive as much as 6% of your home’s selling price. One of the easiest ways to save some money is by negotiating; even just a small decrease in the commission percentage means thousands in savings. Some agencies even specialize in lower commissions, offering as low as 3% for full- service agency work. Do some research and don’t be afraid to negotiate once it comes time to list your house.

*All commissions are negotiable in NJ

2. Price your home right

The longer a home sits on the market, the less desirable it becomes to buyers. In order to sell quickly and make the most money back, make sure to price your home right. Pick an agent you trust and make sure that you and they look into comparable homes that have recently sold in the area in order to determine a fair, accurate list price.

3. Spruce up your home and stage it

In order to get the most buyers to respond to a listed house, make your home look fresh and inviting. It doesn’t even have to be expensive—a fresh coat of paint, a good cleaning and a lot of decluttering can go a long way. Storing some of your personal items can be helpful too. Prospective buyers want to be able to picture themselves in the house as they are walking through, which can be hard in a home packed with the buyer’s personal decorations and items.

4. Enlist the help of friends and family to help you move

Instead of using an expensive moving company to move you from one house to another, consider asking friends and family for help. They can help you pack everything and transport it without the costly fees charged by a moving company. If family and friends are not an option, save money by planning your move during an off-peak time, like during the week instead of the weekend.

5. Search for discounts on moving supplies

Shop around for moving supplies, including boxes, tape and bubble wrap. Moving companies are probably going to charge more than other retailers, so save money by shopping online or at a club store, like BJ’s or Costco.

About Blast Realty: Established in 2014, Blast Realty is a full-service brokerage located in Paramus, NJ that has eliminated unnecessary overhead costs in order to return those savings to their clients. The firm offers commission rates as low as 3% to home sellers, as well as up to $1500 in rebates to qualified home buyers. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Bergen County area, Blast would love to help! Give us a call at 844-569-2666 to talk to an agent today!

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