There is so much more involved in selling a home than simply hanging up a “For Sale” sign. Most times, we only see the final product, the house ready for sale, without knowing how much work it took in getting it ready. When planning to sell your home, you are hoping to make some decent amount of money from the sale, so you would have to put in the work.
Below are a few things to do before you put up the “For Sale” sign that will make buyers gush over your house and hopefully, you can receive a great offer in no time!
- Fix Your Exterior
Your exterior is the first thing anyone notices about your home, more so a buyer who may be interested in cutting you a deal. First impression matters. Improving your exterior doesn’t have to break the bank. Little things like repainting your front door, mowing your lawn, and planting a few colorful flowers at strategic places can make all the difference. With an attractive exterior, a potential buyer may just decide to stop by for your open house or schedule a tour. - Inspection and Repairs
Creaking stairs, leaky taps, broken doorknobs should all be fixed. You don’t want to have a potential buyer taking a tour of the place and there’s a jammed door somewhere. What you might consider minor might be a deal-breaker for another. You don’t want to take chances. Get your home inspected thoroughly by a professional inspector and fix any issues found. - Declutter and Depersonalize Your Home
“Less is more” comes into play when trying to sell your home. Take away knick-knacks from counters, tables, windowsills, and the couch. Clear them all away. Cupboards, closets, drawers, and behind doors shouldn’t be left out either. Having a cluttered home with all your personal things such as pictures and other memorabilia hanging around is sure to put off a potential buyer. A clear, clean space will allow people to appreciate the beauty of the space, making them happy to place an offer. Packing out things you don’t need will also make it easier for you to move when you are ready. - Deep Clean
As a homeowner, you can afford to skip some spots when you do your weekly cleaning. However, when you put your house up for sale, you are not allowed to cut corners. A clean house can determine how long a house stays on the market. You sure don’t want a potential buyer wondering if they might have to call a pest eradication team before they can move into the home. Clean every room, bathroom, and living area. Behind doors, under the stairs, and cupboards. You can employ the services of a cleaning agency to help save you time and energy. - Consider A Staging
You want to show off your home in the best light possible. A professional home stager can help evaluate your home and help you rearrange things to your advantage. The goal is to raise the interest of potential buyers and help you sell faster.
Selling your home is a big step, you might as well make a good sale while at it.