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How to Sell a Downtown Minneapolis Condo for the Highest Price
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March 3, 2011

How to Sell a Downtown Minneapolis Condo for the Highest Price 

When you ask a new owner what had them decide to purchase that Downtown Minneapolis Condo in particular, one common answer you may hear is “The moment I stepped inside, I just knew this was the one.” condos are bought and sold on emotions. In this article, we’ll go over three steps to help you create this reaction in people who see your condo so you can see your condo for the best possible price.

Step #1 – Repairs
In order to get a premium price for your Downtown Minneapolis Condo, it’s important that it looks for class. Buyers won’t pay top dollar for a shabby condo. Money spent in repairs is generally money well spent. You’re almost guaranteed to make recoup your investment many fold.

Make sure everything in the Downtown Minneapolis Condo works. Lighting, water, heating, etc. Clean all your appliances. Make sure the carpets are washed and the tiles are free of dirt and grime. Consider getting new countertops or lighting if your current setup isn’t attractive to buyers.

Step #2 – Staging
Staging is the art of making your Downtown Minneapolis Condo appealing to buyers.
The first step is to move everything you own out of the condo. If you aren’t living in your new condo yet, rent a small unit in a storage facility to put all your belongings temporarily.

Make sure the garden, kitchen and bathrooms are in tip top condition. Make sure the walls look great. Give it a fresh coat of paint if it looks old instead of new. Place any furniture so that it highlights the feel of the room. Open curtains and turn on the lights to enhance the lighting feel of the room. Once your entire Downtown Minneapolis Condo is cleaned inside and outside, proceed to step 3 …

Step #3 – Talk to a Professional
One of the great things about working with a real estate agent is that their services almost always pay for themselves. According to Consumer Reports, Downtown Minneapolis Condo sales that went through a real estate agent consistently fetched a higher price and sold faster than condos that were listed by the owner. A real estate professional can look at your condo and give you on the spot advice on how to stage your condo in the best possible way. Your agent can help you ensure you get the best price for your condo as quickly as possible.

If you’re not already working with an agent on selling your Downtown Minneapolis Condo for the best price possible, feel free to give me a call for a free consultation. I can be reached at 612-735-6834 or by email at mike@mikeweiland.com.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in  Minneapolis Condos or Minneapolis Lofts. For complete information about the Downtown Minneapolis condo market including current condos lofts for sale, values, and more please visit the most complete website online www.LivingInDowntownMinneapolis.com dedicated to everything Downtown Minneapolis Condos.  Contact Mike Weiland & Elke Stephan of The Weiland Group of Keller Williams with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions by filling out the form below.

P.S. Free weekly list of Downtown Minneapolis Condos including private listings and foreclosures in the most popular locations call the 24 Hour Recorded Information Hotline Now for details...1-888-391-9039 Ext. 126 or visit www.LivingInDowntownMinneapolis.com

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