READY TO SELL?
Selling your home or property can be an exciting time. With an experienced Realtor® such as Brooke Boone, we make sure your experience is easy and that we maximize your profits. To get the best price for your home, you need to make sure it looks like it’s worth the price at which it’s listed. This means making it appear brand new, clean, and attractive. Convince your buyers that they’re getting their money’s worth with your home. Here are some tips to get prepared for selling:
REPAIRS & UPGRADES
Although not always necessary, repairs and upgrades add value to a home. Normal wear and tear can add up, especially if you’ve lived in your home for a long period of time. From a door that squeaks to a window that sticks or a toilet that runs until you jiggle the handle, it’s easy to ignore minor issues.
Buyers, however, may see these quirks as problems that lower the value of your home or as bargaining chips during the closing process. If you have too many noticeable repairs, buyers may also wonder if more serious issues lurk below the surface, and that could prevent them from making a good offer.
Some repairs might be easy do-it-yourself projects, such as patching a hole in drywall or unclogging a slow drain. More serious or complicated repairs may require hiring a professional. If your roof leaks, outlets don’t work, or you have cracks in your foundation, having the job done by someone who has the right tools and know-how can save time and ensure the repairs are done correctly.
DECLUTTER THE SPACE
Kitchens, bathrooms and storage tend to be big selling points so it can help to make your rooms look as spacious as possible. Go through your home, decluttering and organizing spaces. Don’t just shove belongings in closets, cabinets, attics and basements, as buyers look inside all of those places. Use storage bins that can be tucked under beds or neatly stacked in a basement or closet. Baskets or cubbies inside cabinets can make things look neat and clean.
Decluttering also includes furniture. The scale of your pieces should match the size of the room, and buyers should be able to easily walk around spaces without bumping into furniture. Make sure furnishings don’t block doors, windows or architectural features. In a small living room, for example, consider removing end tables or accent chairs. Such moves aren’t convenient, but remember, they’re temporary.
If your home is limited on space, or if you are having trouble decluttering, consider hiring a professional that can help you decide what should go, and what you can keep. Some sellers also rent a storage unit temporarily until their home is sold.
DEEP CLEAN YOUR HOME
A deep cleaning before listing your home will make sure it appeals to buyers. You always want to make sure your home is shown in the best light, especially on photos and during showings.You might be able to somewhat get away with it in the photos, but a messy house cannot be hidden from genuinely interested buyers. Being presentable for listing photos and open houses gives your home a higher chance of purchase. The goal is to make your house feel like a home to your potential buyers.
You’ll want your home to give potential buyers a good first impression. Not only can a dirty home distract buyers from appreciating your home’s best features, but it can also give the impression that you haven’t taken care of bigger maintenance and upkeep tasks.
STAGE YOUR HOME
Remove personal effects like family photos, and arrange furniture in a way that highlights your home’s best attributes. Or, you can hire a professional stager. Either way, the goal is to help potential buyers picture themselves living in the home.
HIRE A REALTOR®
When you’re working with an agent such as Brooke Boone, you can rely on their expertise to guide you to an accurate list price. They’ll start by providing you a comparative market analysis and home valuation. Since they’re not emotionally connected to your home, they’ll be able to really hone in on the fair market value.
The agent will have professional photography completed of your home, and will advertise your listing to go live for potential buyers and agents to start scheduling showings.