What's the fastest way to sell a house?

by Jackie Davis 04/09/2023

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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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Jackie Davis

Welcome to Jackie Davis and Company. If you have navigated this far, we thank you and would like to share how we differ from other teams and agents. We work tirelessly and are committed to providing 100% customer satisfaction. We recognize, listen, value, and appreciate your goals as you move towards listing or selling your home. As Listing Agents we continuously integrate new and advanced technology to promote your biggest asset. Our strong negotiation skills are invaluable for getting you the best price for your home. As the Buyer's Agent we pride ourselves on being fully educated in our local markets. While focusing on integrity and honesty we will provide you with the highest level of professionalism and analysis. We are proud that this hard work has earned us recognition as top 1% both company and state wide in the industry. Achievements * 1st Quarter 2017 Leading Sales in Fairfield * 2017 February Leading Sales Team * 2017 March Leading Sales Team * Chairman's Elite representing the Top 1% Agent at William Raveis Nationwide & Fairfield County * Over $45 million Listed & Sold in 2016 * Over $30 million Listed & Sold in 2015 * 99% List to Sales Ratio (higher than market average) * 75 Average Days on Market (less than market average) * Jackie Davis Promoted to Sales Vice President 2016 * Raveis Award of Excellence every year * Exceptional Customer Service Award every year * Top Units Sold Team October 2016 * Top Customer Service October 2016 * Top Mortgage Support September 2016 * Top Selling Team January 2016 * Top Mortgage Support August 2015 * Top Selling Team Feb 2014 * Top Producing Team Jan 2014 * Top Selling Team Dec 2013 * Top Selling Team Nov 2013 * Top Producing Team Nov 2013 Professional Specialty Innovative Marketing and Technology equals proven sales. Our team of licensed professionals is ready to serve. We handle: Sellers & Buyers Exceptional Properties Investors Waterfront & Beach Area Homes Country & Equestrian Properties New Construction & Land Relocation Professional Association National Association of Realtors Connecticut Association of Realtors Greater Fairfield Board of Realtors Consolidated Multiple Listing Service Community Involvement PTA committee member for past 14 years from elementary through high school PTA Board Member for 4 years Shoff Darby Advisory Scholarship Board member past 5 years Committee member for Cancer Care of Norwalk past 10 years Volunteer Habitat for Humanity Operation Hope coordinator for elementary and middle schools, last 3 years Volunteer for a variety of town sports teams, that my daughters participate in The County Assemblies Board Member The b-Cause Foundation Board Member- a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate children to recognize neighbors in need in our local community. Wakeman Boys & Girls Club- Fundraising Committee Member Committee Member for Cancer Couch Fundraiser the Cancer Beat 2016 Near and Far Aid Volunteer Education BA from Merrimack College Personal Fairfield resident for 39 years Currently reside in Fairfield Beach Area Married 27 years Four daughters currently in & have graduated Fairfield Public School system Areas Covered Fairfield Southport Westport Weston Norwalk Trumbull Easton Stratford Shelton Milford Stamford Bridgeport