Selling your home is a major life decision, with a lot of important factors and tips to consider. While it can feel overwhelming to know where to start, there are tips that you can apply before your home hits the market to make your home move-in ready for potential buyers. We’ve rounded up 5 tips to enhance your home selling experience.
Start with a clean slate. An important first step to consider when you decide to put your home on the market, yet one that is often overlooked, is decluttering, cleaning and depersonalizing your home. A clean and organized home gives you a fresh slate to make any necessary home upgrades and allows you to start thinking about staging. Removing any personalized items will help potential buyers envision it as their future home. Decluttering will also help the home look more spacious and can help increase your chances of selling.
Home repairs. If you’re considering selling your home, think about getting a pre-inspection to evaluate which home repairs will need to be completed before putting your home on the market. It is also a good idea to have the condition of your home evaluated, and to pay special attention to areas such as the roof, HVAC and plumbing and electrical systems before the real home inspection. Home buyers are more attracted to move-in ready homes, so the more thought and care you put into your home before it goes on the market, the better off your home selling experience will be!
Invest in value-adding updates. Determining which home improvements to invest in can be overwhelming and the costs can add up quickly. You’ll want to choose home projects that will provide the most return on your investment. Many buyers judge a home on the kitchen, also known as “the heart of the home.” Consider replacing countertops, resurfacing cabinets and updating the fixtures and hardware. Add a fresh coat of paint to the walls throughout the home, replace flooring if it is outdated and focus on how you update your bathrooms. Your agent will also be able to give you suggestions on the places in your home that may need your focus.
Enhance your curb appeal. A strong first impression really goes a long way, so make sure the exterior of your home is enhanced to impress buyers. Depending on the appearance of your home and yard, these updates can either be minor or you can give the exterior of your home a complete overhaul. For minor updates, consider painting your front door, changing out door knobs and address numbers, add potted plants and window boxes to the front porch, replace the welcome mat and power wash the exterior and driveway. For more major updates, you may consider giving the exterior of your home a coat of fresh paint, replacing shutters and hiring landscaping professionals to lay sod and plant trees. These tips will surely create a welcoming first impression, before potential buyers even step foot inside your home!
Find a trusted real estate agent. Last, but certainly not least, finding an experienced real estate agent is a crucial step when it comes to selling your home. From listing at the right time, to navigating the ins and outs of the real estate market to making sure your marketing stands out, your William Means agent will guide you with the tailored, trusted full-service that generations of families have depended on for more than 90 years.
Buying or selling your home can feel like a daunting process, yet here at William Means, our agents are dedicated in helping you every step of the way. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, contact our agents today!
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