The following 10 steps are a way to get a good head start on preparing to sell your home.
Before you put your house on the market, ask your Real Estate Agent for guidance on improving your home’s presentation
1. Welcome buyers. Make your front door visible and accessible to buyers. Paint the door, clear debris and clutter from the walkway and yard, mow the lawn and prune hedges. Exterior defects can make a poor first impression on buyers.
2. Make it sparkle. Cleanliness implies a home has been well taken care of. Clean rugs and carpets to eliminate unsightly stains or dinginess and eliminate odors. Tidy each room, including cabinets, closets and the garage, before showing
3. Start packing. A home packed with your personal belongings also makes it difficult for others to envision living there. Start by storing away excess furniture, Pack up things you don’t use on a daily basis.
4. Paint wisely. A well-done, no-frills paint job is all you need. Nature- and spa-inspired neutral colors, such as taupe and subtle gray, are the best choices.
5. Fix the small stuff. You can install new door handles, faucets, towel bars and curtain rods – fixtures that are readily visible to homebuyers – rather inexpensively.
6. Update lighting. Replace decorative light fixtures that no longer fit your home’s cleaner, fresher look. Use accent lighting to highlight focal points in a room, such as the artwork above a mantle, to draw buyers’ attention to certain selling points.
7. Frame windows. Ensure you have the right window treatments, which enhance natural brightness and boost the appearance of a home. Adjust window treatments appropriately when showing your home in the mornings, afternoon and evenings
8. Set the table. Fresh, decorative flowers in the kitchen or on the dining room table are always a nice touch.
9. Hide unsightly everyday items. Don’t leave children’s toys and pet belongings out in the open during showings and open houses. Move litter boxes, pet dishes, toys, animal crates and kids’ entertainment to less conspicuous areas of the home, such as an outdoor storage unit or garage before each showing or open house. Also think about where you can store things like dirty laundry and dirty kitchen sponges.
10. Don’t forget the back. Keep your backyard looking spacious and functional. Plant or pot colorful flowers and keep the landscaping trimmed and neat. Consistently pick up after your pets so buyers feel comfortable touring the yard.
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