Getting ready to put your house on the market? Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work! Selling a home entails a lot more than sticking a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn. If you want to get the most bang for your buck when it’s time to sell your home, it’s crucial that you put in some preparation.
Preparing to Sell Your Home: Make a List
Before you put your house on the market or spend money on a realtor, make a list of everything you need to get done. Put yourself in the shoes of a prospective buyer. What would stand out to you if you were viewing the home? Are there old nails sticking out of your decking? Cracked tiles in the kitchen? You don’t need to fix everything, but obvious issues should be addressed.
Renovate Your Pool
If your pool is outdated or in disrepair, this could hurt the overall value of your home. Buyers don’t want to hassle of having to move in and immediately fix something big. Renovating your pool may involve relining, replacing the coping or simply repairing the grout. [bctt tweet=”A sparkling pool in great condition is often what sways potential buyers, so be sure it makes the best impression.” username=”AquascapesPool”]
Paint
A fresh coat of neutral paint on your home’s exterior and interior rooms makes your home appear newer and cleaner. This is especially true if you’ve chosen bold colors inside that not everyone will love. Warm eggshell or cream is the best option, as it quite literally provides a clean slate.
De-Personalize
You love your mementos, photos, and artwork, but prospective buyers need to be able to see themselves in your home. This means that you need to present them with a blank slate. Remove these items and place them into storage until your house has sold. This will also make cleaning your house easier!
Landscaping
Curb appeal is crucial when selling your home. The best time to get started landscaping your yard is about a month before you begin showing your house. That should give everything enough time to grow in and look just right. This will also avoid leaving the impression that you waited until the last minute to put things in order.
Get An Offer
There are many ways to improve your odds of getting a strong offer, but the impression your home makes is ultimately the most important. Putting in a bit of work and money will ultimately pay off when it’s time to list your house!
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