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7 Innovative Ways to Sell a Tiny House Quickly

By
Jason Francis
Designed and built over 100 custom tiny homes, lived on a sailboat for 9 months, and loves to live life to the fullest with his wife and their 4 kids.
Updated on:
August 22, 2024
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View Alpha by New Frontier Design

Taking the plunge into the world of tiny house living is an exciting lifestyle to live but isn’t everyone’s long-term dream. Trying to sell your miniature abode quickly can be a challenge. Not everyone wants to own a tiny home. Naturally, the buyer pool for tiny homes is smaller. Thankfully, the rise in popularity of minimalist living is expanding that pool.

Check out these seven innovative strategies to get your tiny home off the market in a flash.

1. Virtual House Tours

Leverage digital tools and make your tiny house stand out in the crowded market through a 360-degree virtual tour of your property. Virtual tours provide more than just a visual walkthrough. They create an immersive experience that allows viewers to feel like they're inside your tiny home. Buyers can explore each unique feature of your home from the comfort of their own couch.

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, homebuyers prefer easier ways to view properties. VR tours can bridge that gap! Homeowners are looking for the quickest way to sell houses without having them sit on the market for months. Virtual tours cater to a global audience. You're not just targeting local buyers, but anyone from around the world who might be interested in tiny living. It becomes convenient for them to view the property without any geographical constraints. The more eyes on it, the faster you'll sell your home. Remember, it's not just about the sale but also about sharing the allure of tiny house living!

2. Host an Open Tiny House Event

Instead of the usual open house, think bigger (or should we say, "tinier"?). Hosting a special event centered around your tiny home creates buzz and draws a crowd. Since there are fewer tiny home buyers out there, it’s important to maximize as much local interest as possible. Several ideas for open tiny houses events include:

  • Community gathering with food
  • Live music
  • Interior tours

When people associate your home with fun and community, they're more likely to develop a genuine interest.

Open tiny house events sell both the house and the lifestyle. Homebuyers get to experience much more than the house itself. Locals get to experience the entire ambiance that tiny living offers. Buyers can meet other people within the community that come to the event. Hosting these allows people to experience what it would be like truly living there themselves. Normal open houses aren’t usually very engaging. Open house events are the key to drawing in crowds and increasing the offers you receive when selling a tiny home.

3. Creative Staging

Traditional staging showcases a home's potential. In a tiny house, there's an opportunity to go beyond that. Emphasize the multifunctional aspects of every nook and corner. For example, if your tiny home has a foldable desk that turns into a dining table or a loft area that doubles up as a reading nook, show these features off. Theme your staging around the unique tiny features that will attract buyers. People need to see the full potential and versatility of such a unique space.

A well-staged tiny home doesn’t just highlight the physical aspects of a property but also the intangible benefits. It allows buyers to envision a simpler, decluttered life, free from the burdens of excessive possessions. Show off the minimalist lifestyle that tiny homes offer! Present each space in multiple configurations when selling your tiny home.

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Photo by Jed Owen on Unsplash

4. Social Media

Harness the power of platforms like Instagram or TikTok to help sell your tiny home. Create a dedicated account for your house and let the internet world know about it! Posting daily life snippets, tiny house hacks, or testimonial features can engage a wider audience. These testimonials can be even more engaging if they are presented in the form of videos. Make a short video clip showcasing the benefits and joy of living in your tiny house, vividly portrayed through the words of a happy resident or guest. If you are utilizing a platform such as WordPress for your tiny house blog or website, then learning how to add testimonial in WordPress is a skill that could prove valuable in this context. Platforms like Vocal Video can make this process simple and effective.

In the age of influencers and viral posts, your tiny house might just be the next big (or tiny) thing. The key to social media presence is authenticity. As you share your experiences, offer a genuine glimpse into what tiny living truly entails. This form of organic marketing is not only relatable but also trustworthy. It helps future tiny homeowners know what it’s like to be in your shoes. Use hashtags and engagement strategies to help your posts connect with others online.

5. Partner with Local Businesses

Local businesses are always on the lookout for exciting collaborations! Your tiny house offers a unique opportunity for that. Whether it's cafes showcasing photos of your home or bookstores hosting your brochures, there's a symbiotic relationship waiting to be explored. These opportunities create community among locals while you attempt to sell your tiny home.

By partnering with local businesses, you're also tapping into their customer base. People trust their favorite local spots more than their families sometimes! If trusted businesses vouch for your property, that trust extends to you. Plus, these collaborations give potential buyers the chance to visualize the tiny house lifestyle in the context of the surrounding community. Local businesses also sometimes view opportunities like this as big wins for them because it helps get their name out there more too.

6. Incentivize Referrals

There's no advertisement more powerful than word of mouth. Offer incentives to potential tiny home buyers. A few easy incentive examples include small cash rewards, gift cards, or food. A referral can generate interest from people’s friends and family. Personal endorsements build trust and create a warm introduction to your property. It makes selling your tiny home quick and easy.

Beyond the immediate benefit of more potential buyers, this strategy also fosters a sense of community around your sale. People love sharing good finds with their friends and family. Offer a token of appreciation for their efforts by acknowledging the integral role they play in your selling journey.

7. "Try Before You Buy" Experience

This might seem unconventional, but it's a game-changer when selling tiny homes. Consider allowing genuinely interested buyers a night or weekend stay in your property. Since tiny homes are so unique, this offer can help encourage a buyer to fully commit and make you an offer. Experiencing the tiny house magic firsthand gives them a genuine feel for the life they're contemplating.

It's one thing to see photos or take a tour, but living in space is entirely different. Even if just for one night, staying in a home offers potential buyers a chance to understand everything about the purchase they’re making. There are unique intricacies and conveniences of living in a tiny home that are hard for new buyers to grasp until they experience it themselves. By the end of their stay, the tiny house will feel like home to the end buyer, making the decision to write an offer a no-brainer.

tiny house alpha interior
View Alpha by New Frontier Design

Selling Tips for Tiny Homes

At the end of the day, there is a buyer for nearly any property out there. However, finding a tiny home buyer doesn’t come easy. There are far fewer buyers looking for the minimalist life that a tiny home offers. Fortunately, the amount of people that are interested in that lifestyle appears to be growing. Don’t give up if you’re struggling to sell your tiny home. Leverage creating marketing ideas to help spread the word within your community about the opportunity. Selling a tiny home quickly is possible!

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