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There are a number of tried-and-true strategies to get your home in its best light before you put it on the market. Work through these strategies to get your home to sell quickly and reduce your worries during the real estate process.
Clean and de-clutter
Many homeowners do not realize how many things they have accumulated over a lifetime in a house. De-cluttering is the first step toward moving and listing a home for sale. Sort items into piles of things to keep, things to donate, and things to give away or sell. Hide family photos and sentimental knick-knacks. These can distract potential buyers by making them wonder about your family, instead of appreciate your home. Once the clutter is out of the way, you can clean every room.
Many homeowners do not realize how many things they have accumulated over a lifetime in a house. De-cluttering is the first step toward moving and listing a home for sale. Sort items into piles of things to keep, things to donate, and things to give away or sell. Hide family photos and sentimental knick-knacks. These can distract potential buyers by making them wonder about your family, instead of appreciate your home. Once the clutter is out of the way, you can clean every room.
Wash the windows and ditch the heavy drapes
Natural light is a top desired quality in a home, so make sure to show yours off. Remove heavy drapery from your windows. Have windows professionally cleaned or wash them yourself. Your home will instantly look great with just these simple tricks.
Create a welcoming entry
You can't recreate that first impression potential buyers have of your home. But you can make sure it's a positive impression with a little curb appeal. Trim overgrown bushes and trees so the yard looks kept up. Repaint your porch or shutters if the paint is peeling. Put out a fresh welcome mat, add a pot of cheery flowers, sweep the porch and walkway, and do basic landscaping to make your home look welcoming and tidy on the first approach.
Natural light is a top desired quality in a home, so make sure to show yours off. Remove heavy drapery from your windows. Have windows professionally cleaned or wash them yourself. Your home will instantly look great with just these simple tricks.
Create a welcoming entry
You can't recreate that first impression potential buyers have of your home. But you can make sure it's a positive impression with a little curb appeal. Trim overgrown bushes and trees so the yard looks kept up. Repaint your porch or shutters if the paint is peeling. Put out a fresh welcome mat, add a pot of cheery flowers, sweep the porch and walkway, and do basic landscaping to make your home look welcoming and tidy on the first approach.
Repaint
If your home is showing its age, it's amazing what a clean coat of paint can do. Have the walls and trim repainted white, so potential buyers can imagine the rooms in their favorite colors. At the very least, wash walls to remove dust, dirt, and stains.
Keep storage areas organized
Rooms may be de-cluttered, but your closets, garage or basement are brimming with stored stuff. Buyers will check these areas and may feel your home lacks adequate storage if they find a mess. Keep your storage areas tidy and organized to maintain that positive impression.
Keep your home neat
Once you've done all these things, you can list the house for sale. While it's on the market, you must maintain neatness and be prepared to show at all times. This extra attention to detail can be irritating, but rest assured that it will help your home sell quickly.
Whether you are trying to sell your home yourself or working with a realtor, these strategies will position your home to drive interest, sell quickly, and command top dollar.
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