HOW TO GET YOUR HOUSE READY TO SELL

HOW TO GET YOUR HOUSE READY

TO SELL

If you are thinking about listing your home for sale, there are some key tips to help increase your chances of receiving a solid offer. While you may have sentimental attachment to your home and see it in its best light no matter what, others might not view it with such a rosy glow. Here is a selection of quick and simple things you can do to figure out how to get your house ready to sell.

Stock Up On Light Bulbs

Light is your best friend when showing off a house. Brand new light bulbs in every part of the house will shine brighter than the bulbs that have been installed for months, or even years, in your home. Ensuring the lights work and are on in all parts of the house will accentuate the space in your home to potential buyers. This includes everywhere from the crawlspace in the attic, to the closets in the basement, as well as any outdoor lighting.

Deep Clean Everything

Some of you may ask, what does deep cleaning have to do with how to get your house ready to sell? First impressions mean a lot. When you deep clean you will realize that there are some smells you might not have realized in your home that really ought to go. While everyone knows houses can be easily cleaned after moving in, a dirty floor or dusty cobwebs in corners can set off alarm bells to a potential buyer. If this has not been cared for, what other disrepair might exist in the property? Deep cleaning everything in your home will reinvigorate your home, especially if you call in professionals!

Declutter

With deep cleaning comes decluttering. This is both good for you and good for displaying your home in the best light. Some knick-knacks you have around the house you have never fully enjoyed and are just keeping for the sake of keeping it. Bring out your inner Marie Kondo and only keep what sparks joy. If you treasure a lot of personal photos or mementos, keep those tucked away during viewings. Decluttering before you move will also make your packing a little easier! An additional benefit is that potential buyers need to envision themselves in your home as if it were theirs. If they cannot escape your identity in the home, they will never be able to see themselves there.

Paint

Whether your personal taste is a little too bold and bright for the average buyer or whether you just need to refresh your current colour, now is the perfect time to put a fresh coat of neutral paint on your walls.

Stage Your Home

It has become almost universally acknowledged that staging your home can help it to sell faster and for more than you anticipated. There are many ways to stage your home on a budget, but it might also be worth hiring a professional stager as well. You can always ask your real estate agent for more advice on which route is best for you to proceed with.

I hope these tips have been helpful in advising you on how to get your house ready to sell. If you have any questions or are looking for other tips, please do not hesitate to contact me. I have many years of experience in preparing homes for sale before they hit the market.

(Copyright Elli Davis 18 September 2019 -- originally published here https://www.ellidavis.com/how-to-get-your-house-ready-to-sell/)