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Three Tips Before You Sell Your Home

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 New Millennium Licensed in Virginia

Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a Realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time. Here are three tips to sell your home to help you get started.

Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the radiators doesn’t mean a buyer will too. If you have hardwood floors that need refinishing, be sure to get it done—hardwood is a huge selling point. Buyers like to snoop around, so be sure to fix any sticky doors or drawers as well. Finally, don’t forget to address any issues with the exterior—fences, shingles, sidewalks, etc. After all, without curb appeal, some buyers may never get to see the inside.

Neutralize. You want buyers to see themselves in your home. If your living room has lime green shag, wood-paneled walls, and all your collectibles and personal photographs, this will be much harder for them to do. Try replacing any bold color choices in your floors and walls with something more neutral—beiges, tans, and whites. Repainting and reflooring will make everything look fresh and new, and help prospective buyers imagine all the possibilities.

Stage. Once your house is clean and updated, it’s time to play dress up. Home stagers can add small details and décor touches that will bring out the possibilities in the various spaces in your home: lamps, mirrors, throw rugs and pillows, flowers, decorative soaps and towels, patio furniture. Home staging can be particularly useful if your home is especially old or if the exterior looks dated. Think of it as a little mascara and rouge—if it’s done right, you notice the beauty, not the makeup.

Comments (20)

Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

This man is ready when you are...Call Oscar E. Rocabruna and the ball rolls!

Jul 31, 2015 11:34 PM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

Great post these home selling tips are a must read it really is all about making the first impression a lasting one. Thanks for the tips I hope you have a great weekend.

Jul 31, 2015 11:47 PM
Mery Fernandez Empire Network Realty Luxury Brokerage
Empire Network Realty INC. - Orlando, FL
The Rise of An Empire, Let's Build Yours!

Welcome to the world of Activerain, may your blogging  create a whole new chapter in your Real Estate Career.

Aug 01, 2015 12:26 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

The most often question comes up on stage. You realtors want it you pay for it.

 

Sam

Aug 01, 2015 01:23 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Welcome to Active Rain Oscar and congratulations on your first blog post! Doing all those minor repairs and deferred maintenance on your home before listing it for sale will make a big impact. 

Aug 01, 2015 01:35 AM
Thomas F. Scanlon
Borgida & Company P. C., CPA's - Manchester, CT
CPA, CFP

Oscar E. Rocabruna - Well done. Curb appeal is crucial. Welcome aboard.

Cheers,

Tom

Aug 01, 2015 03:23 AM
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

congrats on your first post and welcome. i thought staging was the make up ?  :)

Aug 01, 2015 06:56 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Oscar E. Rocabruna those three points are all very critical in preparing a home for sale....

Aug 01, 2015 08:05 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

and welcome to ActiveRain.... keep those blog posts coming.... you'll love participating here...it's a place to learn, share, market and network...

Aug 01, 2015 08:06 AM
Olympus Executive Realty Inc.
Olympus Executive Realty INC. - Orlando, FL
Home Of The Top Producers

Welcome to AR, Congrats on your first blog, look forward to all your future blog post. Its a great place to share your Real Estate thoughts and experiences. 

Aug 01, 2015 12:48 PM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Exxcellent Tips Oscar, thank you for sharing them. They will be put to good use!

Aug 01, 2015 01:24 PM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Welcome to ActiveRain, it's great to have you aboard.  I hope to read more of your posts

Aug 01, 2015 01:24 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Important advice Oscar!

Welcome to Active Rain, let me know if there is anything that I can do to help you.

Aug 01, 2015 04:45 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

congratulations on your first post. We look forward to hearing more from you! Keep blogging! this is a great list you put together. 

Aug 01, 2015 09:12 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes for great success with your ActiveRain blogs.  For the best networking success, follow the bloggers you enjoy, 'like' blogs as you read them and always leave comments. Try to re-blog at least one blog each day.

Aug 01, 2015 10:48 PM
Oscar E. Rocabruna
Century 21 New Millennium - Ashburn, VA
Specialized in exceeding your expectations.

Thank you all! Seems like there's a great community here. Glad I signed up.

Aug 03, 2015 04:06 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Oscar - These are great tips for getting a home ready to sell.  

Aug 04, 2015 02:56 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Oscar - Welcome to the ActiveRain community, and congratulations on a great first post.

Aug 04, 2015 02:56 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Please know that the ambassadors, those with orange badges, are here to help and answer questions.

Aug 04, 2015 02:56 PM
Mery Fernandez Empire Network Realty Luxury Brokerage
Empire Network Realty INC. - Orlando, FL
The Rise of An Empire, Let's Build Yours!

Welcome to the world of Activerain, may your blogging  create a whole new chapter in your Real Estate Career.

Aug 17, 2015 04:55 AM