The economic crisis is the talk of the town. People are afraid to spend money due to the uncertain market situation and the deepening of the crisis. The thought of trying to sell your house in this situation is enough to give you the creeps. However, in my opinion, the time is still good enough to sell your house. All you have to do is be creative and unconventional in your approach.

The reason why people are still interested in buying houses is very simple. Food, clothing and housing are the three essential needs of the human being. The worst of catastrophes has not been able to stop human beings from striving to meet their three basic needs, so as long as there are human beings in this world, there is a good chance that these three items will continue to sell.

There is another factor that supports my point. It is widely believed that the entire world has been affected by the economic crisis. That simply is not true. In fact, there are people who have not been scratched by the economic quagmire. For them, it’s business as usual. If a good home is on the market for sale, they won’t hesitate to grab it, as owning a good property looks good on their asset list and also increases their credit rating.

There is another group of people who might be interested in buying your home: professional investors who are smart enough to realize that every economic cycle has its ups and downs. The house they buy today at a lower price will sell at exponential prices when the market improves.

Having said that, I must also agree that the number of such people is very limited. Obviously, if you want to get this small group of people interested in your home, it will take more than posting a listing on a website or posting an ad in the classifieds section. What you need is creativity.

I have listed some creative ideas for your home sales efforts below:

List in unconventional networks:

Most potential buyers start their search on the Internet. If you list your home on yahoo.com or homes.com, you’re bound to get multiple hits a day. Some of them will be from serious buyers.

Public notice boards:

Advertising on a community public bulletin board or local billboard is also a great idea. Most people in your community, as well as visitors, will be able to see your ad. Some of them may call you to get information about the sale. Remember! One of them could be your buyer. There is also a chance that people who have seen your ad will remember you when you find out that one of your relatives or an acquaintance wants to buy a house.

Offers different payment plans

When setting up your home for sale, you need to keep in mind the fact that your property will attract two types of potential buyers: those who can pay you cash right away, and those who can’t make a quick payment.

A great way to attract potential buyers is a willingness to accept different modes of payment. Not everyone is loaded with cash these days and most of your potential buyers will find your home irresistible if they can afford it on their own terms and with relative ease.