How to Effectively Sell Your Home or Condo in the Current Maui Market

What can I do to sell my Maui home or condo in a short period of time? Well, the market is in a funk right now with all that’s been happening on Maui. Not to mention interest rates, maybe 6.5% is the new norm. So if you want to sell your home in Maui, here are a few of my tips.

It’s really important to price your home to current sales in the last three months is really important. Have your Realtor do a price comparison of homes or condos recently sold. You might also think about getting an early appraisal. This will also help all potential buyers, and sellers get a reality check. In some cases, you might price just a little over the last three highest comps, or find an average square foot price.

Wailea Beach Villas

1. Get a Home Inspection

I would recommend getting an early home inspection. This will save you time, so your buyer has full disclosure. You can also list any defects or have them repaired. Holding open houses is a great way to give your Maui property exposure to the public. Serious buyers are driving around in their cars to view Maui real estate on the market. Yes, you do get the curious lookers, but that’s okay.

2. Use an Experienced Maui Realtor

Very important is to use an experienced Maui Realtor. Marketing your home through the Internet is huge. The number of buyers online is close to 87%, and most likely they will see your condo or home online before they even walk in your front door. Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers has over 3 million visitors a year to their website, and offices statewide. Networking with other realtors to promote your listing is very important. I have sold homes and condos from working out in the gym or surfing with other realtors. The golf course is another great place to network.

Kapalua views

3. Curb Appeal

I would always look for an agent who is aggressive and creative in marketing ideas. Last is curb appeal. Clean up your unit, and if needed apply fresh paint, carpets, and drapes. A little artwork is placed in the right spot to enhance the atmosphere in your unit. Sometimes buyers are online and they need a connection to your home. Created a picture or video that will draw in the buyers.  In a tough market, you need to create interest to set your condo or home apart from the pack. So get creative and draw your buyer into your paradise. Sometimes it’s worth hiring a home stager to create an atmosphere. Always use professional photography.

Kapalua sunset

Looking to Sell Your Home or Condo on Maui?

So if you happen to be thinking about selling your home or condo on Maui, I have been selling real estate in Maui for 29 years. I work with Hawaii Life, #1 in luxury home sales in Hawaii. With Hawaii Life, we have an in-house marketing team, escrow coordinators, and internet specialists to promote your property throughout the internet. You can request my listing presentation and learn the benefits of working with Hawaii Life and myself.

You can view my website at nickensmaui.com to search Maui real estate islandwide.

If you happen to be thinking about buying real estate on Maui. I am looking forward to introducing you to the Maui real estate community, the lifestyles, and the prestigious properties that are currently for sale on Maui.

So give me a call with all your Maui real estate questions.

Steven Nickens RS-54097 GRI ABR

Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers

Offices in Shops at Wailea, Rainbow Mall Kihei, Makawao, and Kapalua

Serving all Maui

Cell: 808-280-2208

Email: Stevenickens@hawaiilife.com