When the time comes to sell your New Jersey home, there are many steps you can take to ensure that you are able to list your home at the top of the price range. When your home has a high-end look, you'll also enjoy the attention of many interested home purchasers and immediate full-price offers. Here are five steps you can take to ensure that your home sells quickly at a high price. 

1. Invest in New Landscaping for Optimum Curb Appeal

The way your home looks from the street is important when you list it for sale; photographs or street views of a house that is shabby or poorly maintained may repel potential purchasers before they even take a look at the beautiful interior of the home. A manicured lawn, healthy trees and planted borders give your home an inviting look that is friendly and appealing. Freshening the exterior paint on your home’s siding, windows and fences will create a fresh look of good maintenance and spark an interest from those who drive by your home or see your real estate listing. 

2. Hire a Building Inspector to Reveal Any Surprises

Most potential homebuyers will almost certainly request a home inspection prior to purchasing your home, and by having an inspection of your own prior to listing your home, you can become aware of any issues. By addressing issues in advance of listing your home or disclosing known issues to potential purchasers, you can reduce the risk of surprises or a lost sale during the process of selling your home. Additionally, by addressing any discovered issues or needed repairs, you can prove to home purchasers that your home is well-maintained and is a solid investment.

3. Hire a New Jersey Oil Tank Removal Company

Underground oil tanks are a common issue for many older homes that previously relied on oil-heating systems, and if an existing tank is discovered during a home buyer’s inspection, you may be required to remove it prior to closing the sale. With excavation and soil remediation required to remove underground oil tanks that are no longer in use, oil tank removal can also delay the selling process. If you know your home may require oil tank removal services and soil remediation, addressing this issue prior to listing your home for sale can help you to get top dollar for your well-maintained home. 

4. Professionally Stage Your Home

Unless you have already invested in contemporary furniture and the services of an interior decorator, having your home professionally staged for listing photographs, private tours and open houses will highlight the best aspects of your home. This helps potential homebuyers to focus on the space and size of the home rather than your personal decorating style that may clash with their own taste. With an uncluttered look and the appeal of modern decorating style, leaving the process of decorating your home to a staging company will make it look its best. To prepare for staging, you may want to repaint any brightly-colored walls with a neutral palette to give your home broad, general appeal for many homebuyers. 

5. Upgrade Your Kitchen

As the heart of the home, the kitchen is one of the most important spaces that home buyers consider prior to committing to purchasing a home. New countertops, modern cabinetry and efficient appliances appeal to home purchasers and create a gourmet kitchen that is a wonderful place for family time and entertaining. A floor plan that opens the kitchen to the living room or family room is especially appealing, and modern features such as an island with a breakfast bar allow potential home buyers to visualize gathering their friends and family in a beautiful, practical space. If a full remodel isn’t in your budget, working with a designer can help you to identify which aspects to upgrade for the most impact and return on your investment. 

An Excellent Investment

When you invest in maintaining and upgrading your New Jersey home, you’ll enjoy the benefits of top dollar when it comes time to sell it. When your home has excellent curb appeal and a fresh look both inside and out, you will be able to list your home at the top of its price range and enjoy immediate offers and a smooth, quick sale.