READY TO SELL?
A little effort and preparation time before a home visit helps tremendously in the sale. It reduces promotion time and can result in more money for the seller. A few touch-ups make a big difference in making a favorable impression on the buyer.
Walk through your home like a buyer and take notes on what you might see, repair or replace those items.
THE 10 MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE
- smells
- Make sure your home does not have lingering pet or food odors.
- Trash cans
- Empty and wash once a week with disinfectant.
- Disorder
- Clean and organize stairs, entrances and closets.
- Paint
- Neutral colors, like white, allow buyers to focus on the spaces in the home rather than its colors.
- Personal items
- Remove them from walls and appliances so customers can visualize themselves in your home
- Lightning
- Open windows to let in natural light and add floor and table lamps to dim areas and make the home feel larger, more spacious and cheerful.
- Furniture
- Get rid of bulky, oversized furniture that makes the space seem smaller.
- Closets
- Storage space is a big selling point so organizing your closets and investing in organizers will help keep them from looking like crowded, cramped spaces.
- Bathrooms
- Bathrooms are an important selling point in a home. Turn yours into a spa, giving them a luxurious and relaxing environment. Add scented candles, faux plants, ribbon-tied cloths, towels and bath mats, etc.
- Toilets
- Most importantly, clean and close the toilet lid.
