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What's the fastest way to sell a house?

by Philip Piantone 10/29/2023

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Many prospective sellers want to know the fastest way to sell a house. While home selling never happens overnight, there are ways you can speed up the process while still getting a fair market value. Here are some things to consider if you intend to sell a house fast:

Find a top-notch listing agent

Are you interested in closing fast but want optimum profits on the house sale? A professional listing agency is the most effective choice. It is their job to accurately price and promote your house by staging stunning photos, writing the best listing summary and helping you evaluate and negotiate your offer.

Real estate agents can be expensive to work with because commission rates can be very different from one seller to another. However, the investment might be worth it. An experienced real estate agent can help you get a higher sale price and more quickly than if you were to handle the home-selling process on your own.

Sell your home to a cash buyer

The biggest bottleneck in an average traditional home closing is usually the mortgage process. Ideally, a lender will be able to get a loan application completed quickly and efficiently and prepare the financing documents for closing paperwork in just a few days.

However, offers by all-cash buyers are not based upon securing the loan, and can therefore close much more quickly. It's common for real estate investors to offer cash when seeking a quick sale.

How not to sell your house quickly

Wanting to sell your house quickly can lead to stress and impatience. It's important to stay focused on your goal to avoid making rash decisions, like accepting too low a price or accepting risky concessions. Finding the right balance between selling a house fast and selling a house for the right price can be tricky, but it's always simpler with a real estate agent on your team.

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Even the simplest home sale process can feel long and complicated. When you want to sell quickly, it's especially easy to get overwhelmed. However, keeping these tips in mind and discussing your strategy with a real estate professional will help you meet your timeline goals.


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Philip Piantone

My goal as a Real Estate agent is to provide you, as my client, with the best possible representation for all of your Real Estate needs. I will accomplish this through a very strong work ethic using limitless energy on your behalf. You will find me a responsible and friendly agent who genuinely cares about the people with whom I work. As a lifelong resident of the Washington Metropolitan area, coupled with the best continuing training in the industry, I am well prepared to provide you with the superior service that you need and deserve to get the most out of your Real Estate transaction. Whether you are buying or selling a home, I am able to provide you with the largest market exposure and to bring you the best possible price, terms, and conditions available. You can rest assured that I can help you achieve your Real Estate goals through superior service in an honest and personable manner that will make you a customer of mine for life.