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Oscar Wilde once said:  “These days man knows the price of everything but the value of nothing.”

This is especially true when it comes to selling your home.  You have an attachment to the place.  Maybe you helped your dog give birth to puppies in the garage or watched your daughter take her first steps in the kitchen, but now that you are ready to sell, it’s time to put on emotional blinders on and focus on finding your Fairfax county, VA homes for sale  true monetary value. 

Here are five helpful hints to on-target pricing that will bring a quick, close-to-asking price sale:

1. Have your REALTOR® pull a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) comparing your home to similar homes that have been sold in the area.  This report figures in things like square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms to help determine a competitive price.
2. Narrow your comparisons to homes that have been sold in the last two months.  If you pull in home sale prices that are over six months old, the comparison may be skewed by economic factors.
3. Remember that Time is Money.  Do you have to sell quickly due to relocation or a contingency on another property?  Consider pricing your Fairfax County, VA homes for sale at the lower end of the market analysis.  Not in a hurry?  It may be worth your while to list higher and wait for a willing buyer.
4. Consider supply and demand.  Is it a buyers market or a sellers market?  A Fairfax County, Virginia real estate agent will help you consider these important factors when determining a listing price.
5. Don’t forget what makes your house special.  Home improvements like updated kitchens, bathrooms and mechanicals appeal to buyers (these are big ticket items that they won’t have to undertake!) and justify a higher list price.

Your home will sell if you do your homework, and in no time you’ll be making memories and finding true value in a new home.

Do you have Fairfax County VA homes for sale?  As a trusted Fairfax county, Virginia real estate agent, I’d be happy to provide you with a FREE Market Analysis of your current homes worth.  I’ll send you a FREE book or CD about home selling.  Email me at Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com or call me now to get started at 703-909-3939.  I’d love to hear from you! 

Steve Hawkins
Long and Foster REALTORS®
Springfield, Virginia
www.HomeSearchWebsite.com
Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com 
703-909-3939