For sellers trying to sell their homes in today's tough market, what's up front really counts.  By the time potential buyers get to the front door they already have an impression of your house - and it could be a deal breaker or deal maker.  People often decide they are not interested in a house before they go inside.  So if you want to get top dollar for your home in today's market, think about curb appeal as well as what potential buyers see in the first 10 seconds after they walk in the front door.  It is important for sellers to be smart in today's market of decreasing sales and prices in much of the country.  The Gutting Group would like to offer these tips:

  • Educate yourself about your local market - Find out about the inventory of similar priced homes, the length of time on the market, the average sales price as well as the median price and ratio of selling prices to asking prices  - The Gutting Group can provide you with this information
  • Price your house right - Buyers will feel they are getting a good deal and your property isn't as likely to languish while the number of competitive houses in the same price range builds up - The Gutting Group can assist you in determining the right price
  • Find a good listing agent if you are hiring someone to sell your home - The Gutting Group is rated in the top 1% of agents in the Indianapolis Market