How Do You Sell Your Albemarle NC Home If You Are Still Living In It?

Your home has always been a haven and private space for you. But it would help if you made the necessary adjustments while still living in it when selling it.

 

There's a lot of work involved in selling a home. The process can be even more nerve-wracking if you still have to live there while selling it. 

I’ve prepared a simple guide for you. You can use this to help prepare your home like a pro now that it's up for sale.

We at St. Germain Group know how important it is to make a good first impression on prospective buyers.

How Do You Sell Your Home If You Are Still Living In It?

1. Depersonalize your home.

The first thing to do is remove all the items that make the home feel personal. Depersonalize the space as you're about to put your house up for sale.

Pack up all your valuables and keepsakes in sturdy boxes as you prepare to move out of your home. Take down any large family and personal pictures and store them in the box.

You can leave photos that are not intrinsically personal to you. These can be nature or architectural details. They can still serve as decorative accents in the home.

It is time to keep the books and any other collections away too. This will save you a bunch of time in the long run, as you will be busy preparing for the showings.

 

2. Make the home feel more neutral.

Get rid of any tacky or weird wallpaper you have in the house. Change the paint color back to something neutral too. It is best to use neutral paint colors. This will allow the house to be the focal point of attention rather than anything else. This will serve as your starting preparation for the showings.

Clear unnecessary items to make your home feel more neutral. Search for items to discard or donate so that you can reduce clutter. Your house will be much simpler to clean and repair from this point on.

3. Take care of needed repairs.

Conduct a thorough inspection throughout the house as you prepare to sell your home. Check on any house problems and make any necessary repairs.

Check the doors throughout your house. Inspect all the entrance points. Listen for squeaking and look for broken doors that need fixing. 

Also, make sure there are no issues with the toilet. Check to see if there is a clogged one. 

Examine the faucet's washer. Check to see if there is a dripping faucet.

An inspection is standard practice when selling a home. It will be helpful if you order an inspection ahead of time. You can take care of any necessary repairs ahead of time. 

Leaving the repairs to potential buyers will greatly affect the price you want to ask.

4. Gather up your belongings and pare them down to the essentials.

The word "minimalism" should come to mind when considering this step!

The time has come to sort through all your belongings and decide which ones can come along on your next move. Check out everything in your room, including your small cabinets and closets. 

Start packing now, and it will be easy to move later.

5. Keep your pet elsewhere while your house is on the market.

Transfer your pets for a while. It is wise to temporarily send them away in the care of a family, relative or trusted friend.

There won't be any trouble with misbehaving pets, as you are doing a walk-through of your home with a guest.

6. Get help from in-home services.

You can hire a cleaning service once a month to clean your house and garden if you're working with a lot on your plate.

Pay particular attention to windows, sinks, and toilets when cleaning. It is best to keep them spotless at all times. 

Visiting a clean home makes potential buyers feel reassured and welcome. A well-kept house will likely sell quickly and for the best price possible.

7. Allow some natural light inside the house. 

Open all the blinds and draw back all the curtains when the showing is about to begin. Natural lights can be a powerful selling tool in real estate.

 

8. Get everything ready for the showing.

Get ready to show your home. Run a quick scan and tidy up before each show. Time to get your house in showing condition and hope for a sale. 

 

You want potential buyers to picture and feel like it is their home. Give them room to move around and enough time to familiarize themselves with the house.

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9. Get potential buyers to come in.

Numbers rule home selling. You will have few opportunities to close a deal if you routinely decline house visits. Try your best to have your home open for all showings.

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Final Thoughts

This article should help you know how to sell your home while you're still living in it. 

Let us know if you need more time to sell your current home. We can help you.

 

Give us a call at 704-800-6331. Selling your home doesn't have to be as demanding as it seems to be! 

 

We at the St. Germain Group are experts in real estate in Albemarle, North Carolina. Let us help you get through the home-selling process as stress-free as possible!

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