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From Staging to Closing: 7 Advanced Strategies for a Successful Spring Home Sale

August 09, 20252 min read

Selling a home in the spring can be a great opportunity for homeowners, but it requires careful planning and execution to ensure a successful sale. Here are some advanced strategies for a successful spring home sale, from staging to closing. 

1. Stage Your Home for Maximum Impact 

Staging your home is a critical part of the sales process, as it helps potential buyers envision themselves living in the space. Consider hiring a professional stager to help showcase your home's best features and create an inviting atmosphere.

2. Use High-Quality Photos and Videos

Online listings are an important part of the home sales process, so make sure your photos and videos are top-notch. Consider hiring a professional photographer or videographer to capture your home's best angles and features.

3. Market Your Home Effectively 

To attract the right buyers, you'll need to market your home effectively. Work with your real estate agent to develop a comprehensive marketing plan that includes online listings, open houses, and social media outreach.

4. Be Prepared for Showings

Showing your home to potential buyers can be a time-consuming and stressful process, so it's important to be prepared. Make sure your home is clean and tidy at all times, and be flexible with showing times to accommodate buyers' schedules.

5. Work With an Experienced Real Estate Agent

An experienced real estate agent  can be a valuable asset in the home sales process. They can help you navigate the complexities of the market, provide guidance on pricing and negotiation, and handle the logistics of closing the deal.

6. Negotiate Effectively

Negotiation is a critical part of the home sales process, and it requires skill and strategy to achieve a successful outcome. Work with your agent to develop a negotiation strategy that meets your goals while also appealing to potential buyers.

7. Close The Deal

Once you've accepted an offer, it's important to stay focused and organized during the closing process. Work closely with your agent and any other professionals involved in the transaction to ensure a smooth and successful closing.

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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