Thinking of Selling Your Home? Focus on These 5 Areas to Quickly Get Your Property Ready for Market.
1. Declutter. Clear counters, closets and shelves of unnecessary clutter and personal items. Doing this will make your home look and feel larger, cleaner and well-maintained.
2. Organize and Clean. After decluttering, organize any leftover items and deep clean visible/high traffic areas. Buyers will open drawers and closets to evaluate storage space and you’ll want those areas to be well-organized so they appear bigger. You’ll also want to deep-clean visible areas, including all bathrooms, floors, trim, windows and walls.
3. Paint. Painting the interior helps with a clean and fresh look, sets the mood and can help highlight specific features of your home. Plus, it’s an easy and inexpensive home improvement project that may increase the value of your home in the eyes of buyers.
4. Light. Lighting is a key element that should not be overlooked when preparing to list your home. Light can easily change how a room looks. The right lighting can make a space feel warm and inviting, while poor lighting can make it feel cold and uninviting.
5. Stage. Consider adding small touches of comfort in your décor to create a homey, welcoming feel. Things like candles, fresh flowers, an area rug and throw blanket can create an atmosphere where buyers truly see themselves living.
Before you spend countless hours and dollars preparing your home for sale, talk with your Real Estate Agent to ensure the decisions you’re making will yield the biggest return on your investment. Whether you’re thinking of selling in 10 weeks or 10 months, it’s never too early to start the conversation.
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