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Tips For Selling A Condo

By: Hal James

It is a tough market out there if you are a seller. Distressed properties. Empty developments. Foreclosures. There is a lot of inventory on the market for buyers to pick over, but you can still move your condo if you follow these steps.

Letting people know you are selling is obviously improtant. This means signs. In a condo development, this can actually be a problem. Most associations don't allow you to post signs in the common areas or your outer walls.

So, what can you do? One option that usually works is to put the for sale sign in a window where it can be seen. Few people complain about these, so it might just do the trick for you. Even if the complain, it will take some time to send you a warning.

Speaking of homeowner associations, condos are heavily regulated by them and the covenants and restrictions for the development. When prospective buyers come, you need to provide them with copies of everything.

More and more, we are seeing condominium developments grow to a size rivalling a small town. Just because you know how to get to the unit does not mean buyers do. Provide them with a map with clear printed directions.

Condominiums are occassionally referred to as caves because they tend to have dark corners and areas. This is not attractive to buyers. Crank up the lights in all rooms. It will add visual space to the unit and be more attractive.

Unlike individual homes, condo developments often have universal problems such as a leak roof or something. This leads to litigation that forces the developer to come back and fix the problem. If you've experienced this, let buyers know.

The beauty of living in a condo is you get so much more than your unit. You get pools, hot tubs, tennis courts and so on. These can be big extras. Make sure your potential buyer knows. Show them the unit and these extra areas.

As bad as the real estate market is, it doesn't compare to the mortgage industry. Money is tight and buyers are having problems getting money. Offer to help yours by financing part of the purchase. 10 percent can make a huge difference to them.

The current market is in a big pull back. This means people are shying away from expensive homes, which makes condos attractive. Can you sell your condo now? Of course! Just follow these tips.

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Hal James writes about issues faced by FSBO sellers for FSBOAmerica.org, where you can get a free one month listing to sell your home by owner and get more real estate tips. Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service

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