Selling Differences Between
Town and Country Real Estate

Selling town and country real estate - differences?

As far as preparing your country real estate for market is concerned, there are really just a few difference between selling town and country real estate.

One thing in common is that you still put your best foot forward by setting the stage, as it were. Staging is important - for inside your home as well as outside. Just follow the advice offered on this website.

There are a few things you can do to ease the sale of your rural real estate. And these things deal with the ...

Significant Physical Differences

... between town and country realty.

Since your fresh water likely comes from a well, it would be wise to check the equipment for good working order. And test the water to ensure potability. This is something you probably do on a regular basis anyway, but have it tested just before listing for sale so that you can offer a buyer current assurance of good water.

And because you're not on a sewer, I suggest that if you've not done so recently, have your septic tank pumped. That way, a buyer prospect won't be guessing whether it will need it when they take possession.

Do you have a sump pump in the basement? Check it to make sure it's also operating well.

Outbuildings? Check them for any needed repairs. Does your fencing need any work? Get it done ahead of time. Do you have large trees on your property that need trimming, or even removal?

Clean up junk from around your property. It may be treasure to you, but a buyer will be turned off by old rusting vehicles, equipment, building materials and assorted paraphernalia.

See your property from the buyer's perspective. Any obvious work they feel they'll have to perform will have a negative impact on their decision whether to offer on your home.

Even though you may not have farm animals, if your property is sufficiently large, a buyer make like the idea of having chickens or a couple of horses, or whatever. Check with the local municipality to inform yourself about restrictions pertaining to having farm animals. What would be permitted on your property? What restrictions are there regarding outbuildings? Be informed.

You should also be aware of any possibly adverse events happening in your area. Gravel pit applications, which have a huge impact on road traffic and noise, could be a major deterrent to a buyer. Is there any road construction planned in the near future that could affect the quiet enjoyment of your home? Are there any significant changes coming up to local farming operations, or anything else that might affect a buyer's decision? For example, no one would really enjoy living adjacent a pig farm.

Seek Updates

... so that you'll be better equipped to deal with any potential objections.

And one last item - do you have a ...

Survey

... of your property? You needn't hire a surveyor to create one, since it could be very expensive. But if you have one, make sure it's readily available. And make a note on the listing that you have one.

Beyond these concerns, there's really not much difference between selling town and country real estate.

The best time of year to market country real estate is the spring.

Buyers are reluctant to buy what they can't see. And if the ground is snow covered, they're not inclined to even look, let alone buy. People relocating to the countryside want to enjoy their new country home over the summer and autumn. So, if it's possible, list your place when the spring flowers begin to poke their heads out.

Frankly, this is good advice for both town and country real estate. After school's out, buyers want to be in their new homes.

To learn more about rural living and rural real estate, and to learn about town and country real estate from a buyer's perspective, explore this website. I believe you may find it interesting.

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