Do you want your house to sell fast and for top dollar? Then it's time to put in the work! Here are 6 tips to help you prep your house to sell.
1. Make Repairs
Address obvious repairs. If there's a broken window, dent in the door, or nonworking faucet, fix it -- before you list the home. If you're not sure what needs repairing, you may consider a pre-listing home inspection. This is a comprehensive inspection of your property that will detail any defects or issues found.
2. Declutter and Donate
Next, go through your closets, cabinets, and drawers, and donate anything you don't need or no longer use. Remove any personal objects and think about putting some furniture and unnecessary items into storage until you're ready to move. The more spacious your home looks, the better.
3. Touch Up and Repaint
Time to freshen up those walls next! Offer a neutral color palette. Prospective buyers need to be able to envision themselves in the home, and that's hard to do if there are bright yellow walls and crazy, patterned wallpaper staring them in the face. Make sure to touch up any areas that are unclean, including doors, baseboards, door frames, and window sills. A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in making a home look clean and full of possibilities.
4. Upgrade Curb Appeal
Take a walk outside and assess your home's exterior. If it's looking messy, or plain boring, you'll want to invest a little into sprucing it up before listing. To start, mow, edge, and trim the whole property, and weed the garden as well.
5. Clean From Top to Bottom
Once the heavy lifting is done inside, it's time to deep-clean the place! If it’s in the budget, swing for a professional cleaning service, as they'll get super detailed -- down to scrubbing the grout and hand-wiping the baseboards.
If you do it yourself, make sure to be thorough. Don't forget to clean the appliances (inside and out), as well as inside the cabinets, drawers, and closets.
6. Final Touches and Staging
This step is fairly self-explanatory. You want to stage your home in a way that is most appealing to potential buyers. Adding small touches like fresh flowers or the smell of warm cookies can make all the difference to a perfectly staged home!
If all this sounds a little overwhelming, feel free to bring in some professionals to help. A handyman can help with the repairs and exterior updates, plus there are professional stagers to get your home in tip-top shape for photographing. In fact, when you list your home with the Libby Bacon Team we provide a free staging consultation. Our professional stager will supply you with a room-by-room list of recommendations to showcase your home in the best possible light. After all, you only get one chance to make a good first impression!
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