There are no guarantees when it comes to buying or selling a home. However, there are some tips to make your home more attractive to any buyer. There are quite a few things that can be done both inside and outside your home to increase your chances of selling your home in today’s real estate market.
The outside of the house is the first thing prospective buyers see; Spend a little time outside making sure your home looks welcoming. Trim the bushes, paint the faded trim, mow the lawn, bunch the yellow flowers, and make sure the house number is clearly visible. Take a step back and study the exterior of your house, make sure it looks inviting and well-cared for. Repair or replace anything that appears out of place.
Now inside the house, paint everything white or a neutral tone. Make any necessary repairs, including replacing worn bedspreads, missing or damaged light covers, and ceiling fan blades covered in paint drips.
Remove all personal memorabilia and clutter from the house. Get rid of personal photos and knickknacks, and empty kitchen countertops. You may want to consider having a large garage sale before listing your home for sale. Get rid of what you don’t want to move with you and start packing now with all custom items as photos.
Another important step in preparing your home for sale is to get everything organized. Sort the spice cabinet alphabetically, hang similar items together in the cabinet (shirts all buttoned down, facing the same direction in one place in the closet), make sure all coffee cup handles are facing the same direction, Shoes must be perfectly aligned. Prospective buyers will feel more confident that you have taken good care of the house if you take good care of the items in the house.
Next is removal and replacement. Rent a storage unit and remove all unnecessary furniture and any favorite pieces, like the heirloom chandelier. Replace the chandelier, and anything else needed. Leave enough furniture for the room to look functional and have plenty of room to move.
Finally, clean as if your mother, mother-in-law and Queen Victoria are going to eat lunch on the kitchen floor tomorrow morning. Your home should smell and look fresh, clean, and new. Vacuum daily, polish chrome faucets and mirrors, remove cobwebs, bleach or replace any dirty grout or caulk, generally clean and freshen all nooks and crannies.
Following these simple tips will prepare your home for sale in today’s housing market and help you achieve the highest possible price.