As the spring market moves ever closer, the time when rain showers occur, flowers and trees bloom and many people decide to sell their homes is right around the corner.
Here are 11 tips of easy things to do prior to or after putting your home on the market:
- Clean up the yard and front porch. Make sure the front door is clean and repainted if necessary. First impressions are everything.
- Wash the windows and clean/dust the window coverings. This allows more light into your home.
- Do any painting that needs to be done prior to putting your home on the market, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.
- Make your bathrooms sparkle by scrubbing, replacing shower curtains if necessary, any general maintenace to make it shine.
- Make sure all light bulbs are replaced.
- Once the house is on the market, make beds, put away items and keep the house neat and uncluttered.
- Keep pets out of the way during showings. If you have indoor pets you may want to consider cleaning the carpets prior to marketing.
- Leave the house when it is being shown. The buyer needs to see the house for themselves and imagine their family living there.
- Let your agent discuss things with the buyers and/or their agents. Your agent is the negotiator and you do not want to say something that will harm the negotiations.
- Never apologize for appearance, this usually will just accentute the problem.
- Pack away valuables, extra furniture, knick-knacks, guns and medicines. Regardless of how save and secure we try to keep things, these are strangers that are entering your home.
When looking at your home, do so objectively. Pretend you are a buyer, walk in their steps and see what they would see. Your agent can help you stage your home so it will be seen in the best light.
You only have one chance to make a good first impression!
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