Are you thinking of
selling your home but are unsure of what you need to do to get it ready for
viewing? There are several steps you can take to get your home ready. To help
with the process however, you will need to have an objective mind. If you were
the buyer, what are some of the things you would look out for? Would they be
deal breakers for you?
The Salt Fowler real
estate team recommends 11 things you should do when getting ready to
put your home up for sale. They are pretty general, and will work in Vernon
real estate industry and beyond. Take time to do these are you will be sure of
a better deal.
1.
Research the Local Market
Before you begin any
preparations, take the time to do a little research of the local housing
market. Find out the approximate listing price for your house by comparing it
to other real estate sales in your neighborhood. How much did your neighbor’s
house sell for? How does the house compare to yours?
2.
Find a Good Property Agent
Finding a good realtor
is by far the most important thing when listing your home for sale. Look for
one with experience selling in your neighborhood as they are the ones that can
give you the best valuation and get you the best deal. The real estate agents
in Vernon should give you a plan of how they are planning to go about selling
your home.
3.
Declutter the House
Take a day or two to
get rid of anything that you do not have immediate need for. The less stuff you
have when having a buyer check out your house, the better. Leave lots of space
and rearrange furniture to make your home look as spacious as possible. This
way it will be easier for buyers to imagine themselves living there.
4.
Repaint the Walls
Next, make sure your
walls are in excellent position. Repaint the whole house if you have to – this
is an investment that will pay off. If your paint is in good shape, make sure
to paint over any scuff marks. Also take time to repaint or repair the exterior
walls and repaint if necessary.
5.
Do a Thorough Clean
After decluttering and
repainting, comes the cleaning. Try to clean every nook and cranny of your
home. If it looks like too much work, you can bring in outside help. Having
professionals do the cleaning guarantees you a deep and thorough clean before
the house goes on the market. Also make sure curtains and carpets are cleaned
too.
6.
Get Rid of Smells
Pay attention to the
smells in your home, especially on the day of house view. Do not cook foods
with strong smells on this day as they linger for a long time. Also invest in a
mild air freshener. Your buyers will appreciate a house that does not smell
like a restaurant.
7.
Put Personal Stuff Away
Buyers will have a hard
time envisioning themselves in your home if you have personal stuff around. To
make it easier for them, remove all your family photos or artwork from the
walls, and even your kids’ artwork on the fridge. You can always put it back
after the buyers are gone.
8.
Let Each Room Have A Purpose
Let every room in your
house have a purpose. Even if you have a spare room that you’ve been using for
storage or as an office, help your buyers imagine how they can use the space by
staging it. Doing this adds to the value of your home, which means it will sell
for more.
9.
Boost your Curb Appeal
Make sure your exterior
space is as well taken care of as the interior because it is the part of your
home that prospective buyers see first. Invest some time to weed flower beds,
trim shrubs, and make sure everything is in order. It would be a pity if a
client decides not to enter because of the curb appeal.
10. Let a Professional
Stage Your House
Staging a house is one
of the best ways of showing how every space in your home can be used
productively. To get the best out of staging through, get a professional to do
it. They will provide a wealth of knowledge on the do’s and don’ts, and also
give recommendations for what you may need to rent to add appeal to your home.
11. Get Professional Photos
Taken
Now
that you have everything set, it is time to have a professional photographer
take some good quality shots of your home. Use these to create a good online
listing. Most buyers search online, so you should help them ‘see’ your home so
they can come for a showing. Your real estate agent should know some good
photographers you can work with.
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