PREPPING YOUR LISTING FOR THE MARKET
Clean the property. Then clean it some more. Then clean it a little more. Sensing a trend?
Make it feel like a home. The facts state that houses which are staged, sell faster and for more money. Buyers are visual and can see themselves living in the home.
Let there be light. Open the blinds, curtains and drapes. Turn on the lights. Replace any missing light bulbs. Lights make the house feel open, warm and inviting.
Make obvious repairs. If you can walk through a house and see things that need to be repaired, the buyer can too. Get ahead of the curve and repair the obvious items. It is worth it in the long run.
Remove clutter. Excess items collect dust and make the house feel smaller. Make it inviting and remove the excess.
Paint, floor and doors. Simple repairs or upgrades can help your bottom line and provide you with great return on your investment.
Organize and clean the kitchen. The kitchen is the focal point of the modern house. Make sure that it is clean and free of clutter so that buyers can picture spending time with their family in the home.
Empty the trash and hide the dirty laundry. Avoid any unacceptable smells or unpleasant thoughts.
Have your home inspected before it hits the market. Properties that are inspected before they reach the market sell faster and for more money. The transactions are often smoother because there are less surprises during the inspection period. Additionally, the repairs are less expensive because there is time to have competitive bids.