10 Reasons Why Some Homes Sell Faster

 

1. Location and size – this can be obvious, but location is still #1
2. Curb Appeal- Curb appeal was listed as the number 1 factor affecting the amount of time a home is on the market. (According to a Zillow Study)

3. Local School Ratings – One in five buyers said they’d pay 6%-10% above their budget for the right school.  Unfortunately this isn’t something that sellers can really control. (According to a Realtor.com Survey)

4. Move-in Condition – Home that can be marketed as move-in condition sell 12% faster and of course the home has to truly be move-in ready (According to The Wall Street Journal)

5. Quality Photos- homes that were marketed with professional photos sold faster and for $3,400-$11,200 more than homes presented through amateur photos (According to a Redfin Study) – Infinity Realty Group only uses Professional Photography!

6. Staging – Staged homes spend 73% less time on market than non-staged homes (According to the Real Estate Staging Association)

7. Virtual Tours- Adding a virtual tour to marketing decreases sales time by 20% and increases price by 2% (According to George Washington University Study). Infinity Realty Group uses Virtual Tours to market your home!

8. Design Features- home marketed with the following features sell faster: firehouse sink, subway tile, quartz, barn door, shaker cabinet, pendant light, exposed brick, frameless shower, stainless steel, tankless water heater (Zillow Digs Study)
   
9. Proper Pricing – Homes priced around or slightly below market are almost 50% more likely to sell within 60 days than those priced 12% or more above market value. (According to a Zillow Study)

10. The Right Agent – An experienced agent who knows the market and has a network of potential buyers can help sell a home 32% more quickly than an inexperienced agent.  (Study by Longwood University). Infinity Realty Group has extensive experience and a large network of buyers!