It’s Time to Call a Realtor® to Prep for the Spring Market
It may be snowy and cold outside, but if you’re considering selling your Twin Cities home, there’s no time like the present to start prepping it for a spring sale.
The experts at Realtor.com® have forecast that 2015 will be another hot year for home sales. Our metro area is experiencing a boom in new construction and is one of the hottest markets in the country for millennials shopping for homes.
Considering how active the real estate season is likely to be, take advantage of cold winter days when you’re stuck inside to get the interior of your home ready for sale.
Get a Pre-sale Home Inspection
A pre-sale home inspection will help you prioritize any system and physical updates your home needs. This is especially important if you’ve lived in your home for a few years and new laws and building codes are in place.
An inspector will give your home a thorough investigation and identify things that could derail a home sale if not addressed. They’ll take a look at the foundation, electrical system, plumbing, and the roof, among other things.
Put Paperwork in Order
Now’s the time to make sure all the documents pertaining to your home are in order. Paperwork surprises can easily derail a sale. Make a copy of your mortgage and deed. Check with the city that all the permits on any work you’ve had done on your home were pulled and on file.
Jumpstart Your Move
Cluttered homes with stuffed closets often take longer to sell. Use a few winter weekends to go through every room. Create piles of things you want to keep, donate, or recycle or trash. Get the unwanted items boxed up and out of the house.
However, you also want to be careful about what keep items get to stay out on display. Box up keep items that you can do without until after your move, including family photos and taste-specific décor. Keep the boxes neatly organized in the basement, attic, or rent a storage unit.
Clean Up and Freshen Up
Dirty homes are as much of a deterrent to buyers as cluttered ones. Take the time now to do your deep cleaning. Scrub the oven and refrigerator. Wipe down the baseboards and window frames. Hire professionals to clean your furnace and chimney.
When you’re got a clean slate, take a look and see what could use some freshening up. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders to walls and trim. Use neutral colors that will appeal to most buyers and get rid of any dated wallpaper.
Hire a Reputable Realtor®
A little time and elbow grease can really make a home shine, but hiring a reputable Realtor® will have the biggest impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. To jumpstart your home sale with a comparative market analysis, contact Brooks Johnson, your friend in real estate, today.
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