When you think of using software or cell phone apps in conjunction with real estate, home-search applications probably come to mind. Buyers and agents often use apps like Zillow or Redfin to check out homes listed on the market in a particular area. There are several other apps, however, that can help you when you are trying to sell, rather than buy, a home.
South Carolina real estate agents have access to the Multiple Listing System (MLS), which is a database used to list properties. As a buyer or seller, you do not have access to this system. Agents often use it to conduct comparative sales analyses because they can easily scan all homes available for sale in a specific area to compare selling prices. The Homesnap app serves a similar purpose if you’re selling a home.
How does Homesnap work?
One of the key factors to selling a house in a swift and profitable manner is “list price.” You don’t want to price your home too high or too low. If you price it too high, and it lingers on the market, you’ll wind up having to lower the price, which can make buyers think there’s something wrong with the house. The Homesnap app can help you choose a good list price from the start.
You can either plug in information, such as square footage, number of bedrooms, etc., to generate listings in your area that fit the description or you can snap a photo of a particular house to activate all the information the system has available on it. There is no cost to install the app on your phone.
Use the Houzz app to virtually renovate your house
Another free app that can help you sell your home is “Houzz.” You’ll want to use this app before you put a “for sale” sign up in the yard. When you’re selling a house, it’s often beneficial to make a few upgrades before listing the home on the market. The Houzz app lets you make virtual renovations to see what they’ll look like before you actually make an upgrade in real life.
Perhaps you are stuck deciding between painting the kitchen or upgrading the floor or cabinetry. Use the app to “see” what each renovation will look like, then decide which one best fits your budget needs and home-selling goals.
The 360 Panorama app takes home photos to the next level
The South Carolina real estate market is highly competitive. As a seller, you must figure out a way to make your listing stand out from the rest. One thing that doesn’t help sell a home is poor-quality photos. You can take your listing photos to a higher level by using the 360 Panorama app. This app is not free but it is also not expensive and might very well be worth your while to invest the few dollars it costs to download it from iTunes.
Of course, another thing that can help you sell your home in a timely fashion is hiring an experienced real estate agent to represent your interests. Not only can an agent help you determine the right selling price, he or she can negotiate offers on your behalf, as well as help resolve any complications that might arise during the closing process.