Tips For Preparing Your Home For Sale

Tips For Preparing Your Home For Sale

After you have addressed any maintenance issues, the following tips will help you to present your property in its best light. Your agent can assist with your residence preparations.

1. Declutter: When preparing the interior of your residence for sale, remember that “less is more.” If there is too much clutter or unnecessary furniture, it can get in the way of a buyer seeing the home itself. Go through each room and see if there are any unnecessary items in the room that you can remove. Temporary storage is a great option if you aren’t sure what to do with certain items.
2. Depersonalize: Buyers want to be able to envision themselves living in your residence, but seeing too much of an owner’s memorabilia can make that hard. It does not mean you have to remove all personal items but it is a good idea to keep them to a minimum.
3. Consider some repainting: Particularly in rooms that are not currently painted in a neutral color. You want to appeal to as wide a group of potential buyers as possible.
4. Let the light in: Make sure to clean windows, clear window sills and consider adding floor or table lamps to rooms that tend to be dark. The lighter and brighter a residence is, the more welcoming it will feel.
5. Clean and eliminate odors: Be sure your residence has a thorough cleaning, particularly before showings. A clean, fresh-smelling residence helps to assure the buyer that your home is well cared for.
6. Pets: If you have pets, make sure you have a plan for their care during showings.