The Insider's Guide To Selling Your Home By Owner- Rocio Fausto I | Page 14
surrounding homes.
I once saw someone pay extra for a townhouse because of
its location in the complex. The complex had 200 townhouses on
it. Most of them did not have a yard. A few of them shared a large
half acre "yard area."
One of the owners whose townhome backed up to this yard
area was able to sell his townhouse for a higher price.
It set his property apart from the others that were on the
market, because it was a characteristic shared by maybe 10% of
the owners.
He was the only townhome on the market that offered that
feature. That made it a very easy sale.
Another townhome seller (in the same complex) found a
different unique feature. He did not have a yard but he was still
able to use his location to his advantage.
His property backed up to a lake and a fountain. That extra
feature helped him sell his townhouse quickly and for a great
price.
You also might have a private location. For instance,
your lot might be partially concealed by trees, or you
might have an empty lot next to you. You can use this to
market your property.
You might have a unique backyard. If you have a larger
backyard than your neighbors, then use that to your
advantage.
A shady backyard can also help you sell your property.
Some people like the idea of lounging in the shade.
A fenced in backyard is also a big selling point. People
with kids and pets flock to homes with fenced in
backyards.
You can also look at other features. For instance, a
finished basement can help you sell your home. You can
also market a large attic, an extra-large garage, a
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