Today I’ll lay out seven steps to take if you want your home to
sell quickly and for the most money possible in our market.
Today I’ll share seven surefire ways to make sure that your home is ready for the summer selling season:
1. Assess your home’s condition. Look at your home through a buyer’s eyes: Is there worn carpet on the floor or chipped paint on the walls? Are there any burnt-out fixtures that need to be fixed or replaced? Buyers have a very critical eye, and you’ll want to address any of these easy-to-fix issues.
2. Get rid of oversized furniture. Oversized furniture can shrink the apparent size of a room, and we ultimately want the house to feel spacious. If you have too many pieces of furniture, overlarge furniture, and/or just a lot of clutter, rent a storage unit and put those items there. Less is more.
3. Remove clutter and depersonalize. Put away the trophies, family photos, and other such personal items. You want the buyers to be able to clearly imagine themselves living in your home, instead of making them feel like they’re kicking you out of your home.
4. Deep clean the home. This means you should take some time to thoroughly clean the bathrooms, tiles, windows, drapery, appliances, and such. Don’t forget about the outside of your home—power wash your siding and remember to clean out your gutters.
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Following these seven steps will
ensure that your home stands out
in our market.
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ensure that your home stands out
in our market.
5. Work on curb appeal. Most buyers will drive by a home before they’ll set up an appointment to view the inside of it. With that in mind, really focus on the exterior of the home and consider what a buyer’s first impression of it would be. Rake the lawn and be sure to plant fresh flowers to enhance the curb appeal of your property.
6. Repaint using neutral colors. A fresh coat of paint will make your home feel years younger. If you’re going to take the time to repaint the house, be sure to use neutral colors like beige, off-white, light grays, and other soothing colors to really give your property a warm, inviting feel to your potential buyers.
7. Get professional photos taken. Around 96% of today’s buyers look for homes online, and if your home doesn’t show well online, they’ll just skip yours and go on to the next listing. Research and hire a professional who will come in and capture your home in its best light.
Following these seven steps will ensure that your home stands out in our market. If you’re interested in taking the next step to get your home sold quickly and for the most money possible, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to give you a free market analysis, show you step-by-step how we’ll advertise your home to buyers in the market, and we’ll even help you stage your home for the best results. I hope to hear from you soon!
