Many sellers sometimes overlook certain aspects of the selling process that may facilitate their ability to sell.
By spending some time to prepare your home for the process, you can entice buyers to make offers and quickly sell your home.
The outside of the home is a perfect place to start; afterall, it's the first thing a prospective buyer sees. Curb appeal is imperative in every market!
Clean exterior:
- Power washing the outside of the home for a fresh shine
- Clean any rain gutters
- Clean outside windows and screens
Landscaping:
- Freshen up the mulch
- Plant some flowers
- Trim the shrubery & trees
Update exterior:
- Sellers may even want to update their front door with a new coat of paint. A suggestion I pass along is something I read in Carole Provenzale's / Feng Shui Blog, written by Laura Cerrano, about how a "Red Door" will protect you and your family from any negativity before entering the home. My feeling is that, if you are going to update the color of your front door, you may as well take into consideration a Feng Shui Tip!
- Change the exterior lighting fixtures could really brighten up the front of the home.
- New house numbers are also a good idea, adding to the new, fresh look of the home's exterior, (just make sure those numbers are viewable from the curb).
Direct your attention Indoors:
- When painting, use neutral colors whenever possible
- Replacing Rugs? again, neutral colors
- Wallpaper - most stagers recommend either removing wallpaper all together, or if it's in good condition, painting over it.
De-Clutter: "Less is MORE". Rent a storage unit or ask a friend/family memeber to borrow some garage space.
- Eliminating half of your belongings could help de-clutter the home.
- Make each room look extremely tidy (you are continuing your efforts to put your best foot forward)
- Rearrange the furniture to make every room appear as large as possible
- Don't forget to organize items stored in closets -- buyers will definitely look there!
- Remove any posters or artwork that may be hanging.
Make Repairs:
- If you know of any, make the repairs now, to avoid headaches in the future
- Buyers will see the home in good condition and they will positively respond to that
Remember; you need to make potential buyers see themselves living their new life in your home.
When selling your house, don't simply rush to market; PREPARE! By taking some time to prep your home, you will be able to capitalize on all of the advantages your property has to offer.
Toula N. Rosebrock (of Diane Turton, Realtors) – Broker / Sales Associate
Specializing in all of Ocean County - Lacey Township Real Estate, Forked River / Lanoka Harbor
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