The spring is the most popular time of the year when it comes to real estate, and it's a good time for a few fix ups if you're putting your home on the market. While you may have a lot of different things to do before you're ready for your first showing, here are the four things to keep at the top of the list.
Complete The Forgotten-About Fixes
If you've lived in your home for a while, it's entirely possible that there's a damaged baseboard or broken door latch that you haven't gotten around to fixing; however, these are the things that a potential buyer will quickly notice. Instead of leaving it to chance, make a note of the little fixes and complete them before you set a date for a showing.
Do A Spring Clean
Packing up all of your stuff for a big move can be quite a gargantuan task, but taking advantage of spring-cleaning to clear out some old stuff will make the selling process a lot smoother. Not only will this force you to look at your home with new eyes, it means there will be little less to organize and de-clutter when it comes to staging time.
Break Out The Paint Cans
It's important to stay away from colors that are too bold, but taking your brush to the paint can bring a lot to what viewers will take away from your home. Instead of a dull coat or chip marks, potential homebuyers will see your home in its best light. As painting your home can be quite a sizeable task, make sure you take this on well in advance of putting your home up for sale.
Check Out The Exterior
There's often enough cleaning to do inside the home that the exterior is forgotten about, but this is the first thing a new visitor to your property will see. Instead of sticking to the inside, make sure that your lawn is mowed, any flowers beds are well groomed, and make sure that nothing appears out of place or disheveled.
There's a lot to be done before putting your home on the market, but by following these tips you'll be well on your way to a positive home staging. If you're almost ready to sell and are weighing your options, you may want to contact one of our trusted real estate professionals for more information.
This Spring and Summer time are projected to be great for sellers. We are still in a Sellers Market here in Atlanta. There are not enough homes on the market for Buyers to Choose from. IF you want your home to sell, NOW is the time to start getting it ready. I am here to assist you with the home selling process and beyond and to answer any questions that you might have. Call me directly at 678-357-5829 or if you would rather send me an email, SoldBySanna@kw.com. If you like this blog, let me know! You can also “like” my Facebook page. I look forward to working with you or someone you know in 2017! I want to be your Realtor for Life!
Sasanna Strozier - REALTOR®, CDPE, ABR, MRP, USAF Veteran
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