5 Tips For Getting Your Home Ready To Sell

Written by Posted On Wednesday, 05 October 2016 14:49

In the busy real estate market, home buyers want move-in-ready homes. Many sellers endure multiple showings and open houses, only to be turned away over minor flaws. When it comes to selling your home, and appealing to the widest range of people, you need to start thinking like a buyer. Unless your home stands out, you may find yourself in the market for a while, or with a lower sales price. The good news is, there are several things you can to get your home move-in-ready before the first buyer walks through the door.

 

Schedule a Home Inspection

Most serious home buyers will schedule a home inspection at some point in the buying process. This is done to uncover any problems before purchasing the home. According to Forbes, it is considered goodwill gestures for sellers to schedule a home inspection before putting their homes on the market. A pre-inspection acts as a goodwill gesture for prospective buyers, it saves time and money in the future, and highlights your home's assets.

 

Make Minor Repairs

Fix as many problems as possible without over upgrading. Pay attention to small details including leaky faucets, cracked doors, shutters, fencing, and screens. These often overlooked items leave the impression that you do not care for the home. It is especially important for you to make sure that you make sure the exterior of your home looks great. So take the time to request replacement estimates from Best Doors, or other garage door providers in your area.

 

Do a Detailed Cleaning

Consider hiring a professional cleaning service to perform a deep cleaning. You want to leave the impression that you care for your home. If you cannot afford professional services, clean the house, carpets, and wash the windows. The most important aspect when cleaning will be attention to detail so clean inside cabinets, doorknobs, and handles.

 

Stage Your Home

Don’t be intimidated by the professional home staging; there are a few things you can do yourself to make your home warm and inviting. If you can afford the services of professional home staging, they will come in and increase your home’s value.

 

De-Personalize

When preparing your home for potential buyers, pretend you are moving out. Visualize the home in the seller’s view. De-clutter and De-personalize the home, remove all personal photos, or items and place them in storage. You want to create an environment that is clean and clutter free. Buyers need to visualize the home as their own. That is easier to do when it is free of personal items.

 

 

If you have a home on the market and need to get it in shape for potential buyers and don’t know where to start, don’t panic. Selling a home requires a little extra work to get it buyer ready, but you do not need to lower your asking price. Following the five simple steps outlined above will have your home buyer ready in no time.

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