Prepping your house for sale

 

Prepping your home is one of the best things you can do to get the most money and a quicker sale. I mean that is your goal, right? Here are some tips to help you prep your house or property to get ready for listing it with a Realtor® in the CC-V district.

First look at your home through the eyes of potential buyers. I am not talking about the personal effects in your home (yet). I mean what are some projects you have on the honey do list that keep getting put off? Maybe you need to chalk your windows? Or perhaps fix up that back room to a spare room. The little projects you have been putting off might not seem like they would make a world of difference but to a buyer, they do. That is one less thing they must worry about when looking for a home. The house or property with the least amount of work that needs to be done is the winner 9 times out of 10. Unless it is an investor or a house flipper.

Second, declutter is a must. Now while you are packing to move yourself you will probably declutter as you go, but wouldn’t make you feel great to know you already did the hard part? Starting now means there will be less of your personal effects in the home so you can showcase the beauty of your house! This time of the year up here it can get pretty cold outside so maybe spend 10-15 minutes a day or evening, going through a room and deciding what you don’t need any more. A simple step that makes the selling process easier on you.

Third, any major project you have been thinking about need a plan of action. As I mentioned it is a cold time of year so it might not be the best time to paint the exterior of the home. However, you can start thinking about your timeline to sell. This gives you time to line up the professionals you might need to help with the project. Putting gutters on a roof or putting down new flooring in the dining room can be done in the spring and will add value to your home. Make a list of what you would like to do to the house before you sell.

Finally, make sure you talk with a Realtor® to get a list of what buyers are looking for in the current market. We are here to serve you, and if you click here you can download a free pre-listing checklist to help you get ready for listing you home. Check out the Seller Tips page at golddistrictrealty.com for more tips and market updates as well.

 

Questions or comments? Contact Ruthie Grainger-Starr