With new homes going on the market every day, buyers have an abundance of options – from Ballard and Belltown to Kirkland and Kent, Washington.

If you market your home the right way, potential buyers will find your property during their Western Washington or Seattle real estate search and will in turn request showings. Your Washington real estate agent will be your best resource when it comes to home marketing, but here are some initial marketing tips to consider as you prepare to list your home.

Take advance photographs
Because the majority of home buyers as well as real estate agents begin their Washington MLS search on the Internet, it’s important to have an online gallery of flattering photos showcasing your home. Your real estate broker will coordinate property photography, but you can help by taking shots of your home prior to any photography shoot in order to capture the best light, landscaping or views. To the extent that you have high-resolution photos showing your property at its best moments and in its best light, this will prove a valuable resource to you and your listing agent once the home goes on the market.

Coordinate with your Western Washington listing agent for adequate signage on your property Your property sign should include your Realtor’s name and contact information as well as additional contact information for the nearest Puget Sound real estate office. If you live on a quiet street with little traffic, ask a neighbor living on the corner of the nearest busy street if your Realtor can place a small, directional sign in their yard as well. Your listing agent may also wish to include flyer boxes with listing flyers outside your home. Property flyers usually include details about your home, such as number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square feet and price. Flyers can also be displayed during open houses, as a take-away for potential buyers.
 
Work with your broker to determine the most appropriate advertising options for your home
Your real estate broker will present online marketing opportunities for your property listing. These should include classified websites that potential homebuyers check regularly. When you list your property with a CB Bain agent, rest assured it will appear on our company website, CBBain.com as well as a number of other websites. Click here to see a current list of our partner websites. Online advertising also gives you and your agent the opportunity to publicize your property’s open house.

Schedule an open house with your CBBain agent
When it comes to selling a home in the greater Puget Sound region, one of the most important ways to market is to host an open house. This gives prospective buyers the opportunity to tour your home in person so they can truly get a sense of whether or not they can picture themselves living there. Before the open house, your agent should actively pursue different ways to invite potential buyers to the event. If an interested buyer or a real estate agent is unable to attend the open house, your agent can also host private tours to give buyers the opportunity to view your home.

When it comes to home-marketing, leveraging some of these strategies will help enhance the probability of potential buyers finding your home amongst the other Western Washington homes on the market. After all, getting a buyer in the door is the first step in making the sale.

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