In the world of real estate, where the number of available houses is way lower than usual (only about 70% of the total), smart investors are getting their homes all dolled up, hoping to grab the deal of a lifetime. 

With fewer houses up for grabs, the competition is less intense, and there's a bunch of buyers who are all eyes on your place. And it's only getting better as interest rates keep dropping and home insurance rates are getting sorted out all over the state.

For you adventurous folks out there, here at The Williams Team, we've got a neat lineup of things that you need to do to make sure your house brings top dollar this 2023!

Find A Realtor - Quick!

First things first, don't even think about selling your place all by yourself. Trust us - it's not a great idea right now (unless you're a realtor yourself). In today's market, only a seasoned realtor can score you the sweetest deal for your property, and get you a sale real quick.

Selling a home isn’t a walk in the park. It's a high-stakes, super complex thing that takes a bunch of time and smarts to make it turn out right. 

So, if you're looking to sell your Louisiana home for top dollar, and keep your cool throughout the process, you definitely need to find a top-notch real estate agent in your neck of the woods.

The best real estate agents in Louisiana know exactly what local buyers are after and how to get their attention. They'll be your expert sidekick, guiding you through every step, starting from when you put your place on the market all the way to when you're sealing the deal.

If you’d like to get into more detail about it, here’s an amazing article that tells you the comparison of selling your house yourself vs selling your home with a real estate agent!

Get Your Home in Top Shape

Usually, it's the buyer's responsibility to give your place a once-over and spot any fixes needed. But trust us, your place will be a lot more appealing if you've already taken care of business. Aside from doing some quick fixes and preparing yourself in selling your home, this should come as a priority, as this is the most critical part of the home selling experience.

If you're super serious about selling, think about getting a contractor in to assess any problems and fix them up. No worries, you can use the receipt as proof when you're talking money with potential buyers. At the very least, it shows you've done your part to get your place in tip-top shape.

And if you're not up for doing those fixes yourself or they cost an arm and a leg (like fixing up the foundation or huge parts wrecked by a disaster), you might wanna think about finding an investor. They'll take your place as-is, and it's a speedy way to sell if you're looking to get out of there quickly.

Get your Vacant Lots Ready!

Got a piece of land instead of a house? This is for you! Selling land is a whole different game compared to houses. 

You're dealing with a smaller bunch of buyers, mostly investors or folks who want to build their own spot. However, due to the low inventory (yes, even for vacant lands), you might get noticed more by land buyers, who care more about where it's at, the zoning, and if they can actually build on it.

So, if you own a lovely piece of land in a highly sought-after location, this is your chance to ensure that you can sell it as soon as you choose to. Getting a survey (if you don't have one yet) will definitely help in improving the likelihood that it will be regarded as a serious offer and so draw in additional buyers!

As the real estate world keeps spinning, these nuggets of wisdom are your secret sauce for getting the most out of your property. The Williams Team is here to back you up, armed with know-how and a passion for seeing you hit it big in the real estate rodeo. If you’re ready to #makeyourmove, Visit www.thewilliamsteam.com/homevalue, and let's talk about how we can get your home sold!