Spring is Coming- Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

We are rapidly approaching the time of year when many homes come on the market for sale.  It can add many dollars to your pocket, and make a home sell quicker, if you properly prepare for selling and staging your home.  I have made a list of 3 of the most important items for staging a home for a quicker, more profitable sale.

1. Repairs- Fix that roof, clean the gutters, seal those cracks, repair those leaky faucets.  If you are unsure what should be done, you may want to hire a home inspector.  For between 300 and 400 dollars, a home inspector will inspect your home with a critical eye.  The inspector will provide you with a list of those needed repairs.  The advantage to doing this before the sale would be no surprises after the sale when the buyer does their own home inspection.  Homeowners often become “blind” to the small items needing repair because they live with them daily.

2. Declutter- You may need to remove furniture, knick-knacks, family photos, etc.  This makes your rooms look more spacious, and allows a potential buyer to envision a room with their own possessions on display.  After decluttering you may find you need a fresh coat of paint.  It also goes without saying, clean, clean, clean.

3. Curb Appeal- Trim shrubs, mow the grass, rake the leaves, spread fresh mulch in your flower beds.  Think about planting some new annuals for a fresh pop of color in those beds.  Also, check your front door.  Is it freshly painted and sparkling clean?  Does the entry to your home look inviting?

The above 3 items, if given proper attention before a sale, will put money in your pocket.  Nothing turns off buyers like maintenance items that have obviously been neglected, a cluttered and unclean home, or an unkempt yard.

Lastly, when you’re ready to list your home, please call us!