How To Write An Effective Listing For Your Property
Creating a good listing is a crucial part of selling a property. The description and photographs of the property will influence the initial impression of potential buyers. If you’re selling your property through a realtor or an agency, they’ll create a compelling listing for you, but your ideas can help with the final product.
Structuring your listing is important
Title. Come up with a strong title that will make your listing stand out. Your description should include details that potential buyers might want to know in order to make an informed decision.
Description. Take the time to write an appealing description. The opening statement should tell readers what kind of property they are looking at and why they should consider buying it.
Describe what kind of home ((Single Family Detached House, Apartment, Bungalow, Cabin,etc…) you’re selling and what kind of environment it is in.
Appeal. Tell readers who the property would be ideal for, but avoid narrowing down your audience too much because this could turn off some potential buyers.
If you’re selling a home with several bedrooms and two bathrooms, present it as an ideal option for families, but don’t assume that only couples would be interested in your smaller apartment.
Call to action. End your listing by encouraging potential buyers to take action. You can, for instance, mention an open house or encourage them to contact you to ask some questions.
This is the information potential buyers are looking for
The size of the home in square feet and the size of the property in acres
The number of bedrooms and bathrooms
Where the property is located
Upgrades like a deck, patio, pool, or fireplace
Is there a garage?
Anything that would make your home stand out, such as a view on a lake, a patio, or a finished basement
Avoid trying to oversell your property. Potential buyers need to have a good idea of what your home is like after looking at your listing and they’ll be disappointed if your listing exaggerates the size or condition of your home. Make a list of the main selling points and if something could be a turn off, try mentioning them in a neutral way.
Additional Tips for Your Listing
Use precise descriptions. Adjectives are important because they’ll help potential buyers imagine what your property is like. Look at listings for similar properties to get an idea of which adjectives you could use.
Be creative, but avoid being too crazy. Potential buyers are looking for information and want to see listings that will help them select properties that could be good matches for them.
Grab the attention of readers and help them imagine themselves in your home, but avoid allowing your creativity get in the way of efficiently conveying information.
Do your research. Look at real estate listings for similar properties to get an idea of what kind of information is helpful, what kind of titles grab your attention, and how similar properties are described.
You might also find some techniques that aren’t a good way to present a property and get an idea of wording you want to avoid.
