When was the last time you tried to sell your home? I'm guessing it was probably before the technological revolution we've seen in the last decade. It means you might not know the best ways to tackle the major task at hand.
Obviously, you want to maximize the money you make, so you'll need to use technology wherever possible. Here are a few ways it's being utilized these days by those looking to sell homes for the most amount of money possible.
Make Sure It's Listed on Apps
The days when people used desktops to hunt for homes is far from over. That being said, if they're sitting around at home it's more likely they'll be scanning apps unless it's maybe a luxury home. There are lots of apps on the market, so your first job is to make sure your home is listed on all of them. You never know which one the eventual buyer will find you on and it's not always the most popular app.
Don't Ignore Social Media
Platforms like Facebook are great if your potential buyers are already living in your local area. It's essential you don't ignore social media when it comes to selling your home because your friends can help you promote it for free. If they share your listing all it takes is one person to see it and your house could be sold. Make sure you include a link to a website where someone can find all the details they need.
Transform Your Photos
A long time ago you would look at dozens of photos while trying to figure out how everything tied in together. Where exactly is the corner of the living room in relation to the entrance to the kitchen? Now you only need a 360 degree camera and the guesswork will be eliminated. When someone is looking at photos of your home they'll be able to spin them around until they feel like they're standing inside your rooms.
Adding Drone Footage to Listings
It's not only the photos of your home people are interested in today. They want to know everything about the surrounding neighborhood. There are lots of tools they can use to find specific information about schools and restaurants, but what if you could give them videos and photos? All you would need is a drone and you'd be able to add everything to your listings to reach even more potential buyers.
Photoshop Home Staging
There is a reason why respected real estate agents have perfected the art of home staging. Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do if your home is already empty unless you use technology. Software like Photoshop will let you add anything you want to a photo until it looks perfect. If you were really adventurous you could even move your old furniture out of the way and add in brand new stuff.
It's Much Easier Than You Think
How hard was it to sell homes in the past? Everyone was competing against each other, but you were all doing the same thing. Now with the technology available you'll be able to make your home stand out if you're creative enough. Use all the tips we've discussed today, but don't forget to think outside the box to come up with even more ideas.