Hello World! Welcome Friends! Regardless of why you’re moving, you obviously want to sell your home quickly and for top dollar. For most people, this requires a lot of planning and preparation. If you have made the decision to put your home on the market, the following tips will make it easier for you to attract new buyers and get your home sold in a timely fashion.
Purge.
No homeowner wants to come to your house and see a variety of garbage and unorganized junk lying around. If your home appears cluttered, nobody will want it. Instead, you need to take some time to purge the items you no longer need. Before putting your house on the market, go through it and get rid of anything you no longer need. In addition, you can even hire packers and movers to start getting some items out of your home into storage facilities. This not only makes your home less cluttered, but it also can make it easier when you actually move.
Be mindful of the flow.
While something in your home may have worked for you, it may not work for everyone. Take some time to assess your home and see if it makes sense. For instance, should you move some rooms around to make your house seem more open and inviting for buyers? If so, make those small changes by staging your home to make your house more appealing.
Touch up.
Your home is lived in, which means there are probably things that need to be addressed. Take some time to touch up the areas that need fixing. For instance, do you need to repaint? Do you need to fix a broken door? Do you need to replace some old carpet? By fixing these areas, you’ll make the home look better to prospective buyers, and you can even increase the resale value.
Use a realtor.
Realtors do take a percentage of your sale, but they can help you actually get the house sold by using their resources. Take some time to meet with local realtors and find one you feel comfortable with. Then, listen to what they have to say. For instance, they may suggest fixing something in the home or changing the way a room looks. If they believe it will help your home sell, chances are they’re right.
Take pictures.
Websites and social media help houses sell, so you need to have plenty of pictures taken of your home to entice buyers. If you have a realtor, they will usually take these pictures for you. If you’re selling the home yourself, you’ll want to have professional pictures taken. It seems so small, but it’s a great way to make people excited to see your home.
Be mindful of pets.
You may love your pet, but that doesn’t mean potential homebuyers will. If you have a dog, be sure to get them out of the house when it’s being shown. It’s also a good idea to pick up any dog poop that may be in your yard. After all, if a potential buyer steps in poop while looking at your home, it will give them a negative feeling about your house.
Improve the outside.
Sometimes people focus solely on the inside of the home, but the exterior is also important. After all, this is the first thing people see of your house, so if it’s not appealing, it won’t improve the sale. Be sure to address any issues on the exterior, such as broken window or shutters. Consider painting the siding if necessary, and plant some new flowers to give the home some life.
No matter where you want to move, it’s a good idea to have some tips to help prepare your house so that you can make it as seamless as possible.
Thank you for the visit! Have a gorgeous day/night depending on where you are in the world! Go with God and remember to be kind to one another!
Toodles,
Leave a Reply