What happens when you don't sell your home? We often see sellers become too involved in the sale of their home. One mistake we notice frequently is staying in the home during a showing.Not only does your presence make the buyer uncomfortable, it also makes the buyer's agent uncomfortable. We encourage our sellers to leave the home whenever there is a showing!
Additionally, prepare the home for the showing. Clean up. Turn on all the lights and leave the blinds open. Buyers decide within the first thirty seconds of walking inside a home if they're interested in your home -- or not. Simple things like having a bright, warm home makes your property more inviting than a cold, dark, dreary property. If you're a seller, you need to leave the home during showings. Sellers hanging around the property turn off more buyers than anything else. There is a lack of inventory in the Brainerd Lakes area now. Thus, if you're thinking of selling, let us know. We can help you sell quickly and for top dollar. Reach out to us with any real estate questions.
If you want to sell your Brainerd home this spring, then now is the time to prepare for a sale. With extra downtime during the winter, you can do a lot of things to get your home ready. Raking out the dead grass and refreshing your yard will be important this spring. Hopefully the weather warms and it will allow you to spruce up your yard. You should mow the lawn, trim the hedges, plant some flowers, and perhaps even power wash the entryways. Spring cleaning is also highly recommended. We often collect a lot of stuff over the winter, so when in doubt, just throw it out. Decluttering is important because a buyer needs to see your home and not your belongings. Clear off counter space and closets. Buyers love to see neat and organized homes, and clearing out messy areas will also make your home feel much larger.
If you can't clean, hire a professional. Have them clean the interior and exterior of the house. You might have mildew on the roof or need to clean some windows. If you have no business being on a ladder, have a professional come in and perform the job correctly. If you need any help getting ready for a top-dollar sale this spring, please don't hesitate to contact us!
