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
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