5 most important things that you can do to help sell your
home this Spring!
1.
Improve your CURB APPEAL and grab your potential buyers interest the minute they pull up to
your house. If you don’t they may drive to the next listing. Declutter your front lawn, landings and
porches. Remove all statues, wind
chimes, gazing balls, lawn ornaments etc… these items might be your style but
don’t assume your buyer will like them.
Ornamentation will only distract from the expanse of your yard. Simple
but bountiful containers with fresh plantings flanking your front door will
welcome the buyers to investigate more.
The lawn should be tidy, mowed, mulched, and all debris and leaves
picked up. Touch up all peeling or
chipping paint; it wouldn’t hurt to apply a fresh coat to the front door
either. This is the premiere of your
home, make it an awesome one!
2.
Create a NEUTRAL
PALATE. I get it, you took years to find the best shades and hues to make
your home a cozy haven for your family.
But let’s think about your buyers taste, you have no idea what it is, so
go neutral let them decide. Don’t deter them from choosing your home because
they have to immediately repaint the entire thing. Give them a break, let them settle in and then
they can take years to establish their look and feel.
3. While
you are neutralizing the walls, DECLUTTER
everything (even the closets!) Don’t
make the mistake of jamming your closets full of all that you decided to purge
while staging your home. Donate items that
you haven’t used in years, box up the rest and, if need be, rent a storage
space for the time being. Present your
closets ½ full and they will appear larger.
Clear all cabinets in the bathrooms and under the kitchen sink and leave
only the essentials. Remove all personal
photos and memorabilia, remember you are leaving this home and you want it to be
someone else’s. It is important for your potential buyers to envision themselves
in your home, not focus on your family history.
4. FIX IT! You have put up with lighting
fixtures that don’t work correctly, slow dripping faucets, cracked tile, sticky
doors, stained grout, you know what I am talking about. You have accepted your house and all its’
flaws, you love it just the way it is. Well, maybe
you love it the way it is but potential buyers just see a headache and more
money out the window. It is time to make
the list and hire a professional to fix all those little quirks and nuisances. I say hire a professional because if you
haven’t done the repairs for years you probably won’t get to them now. You will reap the benefits with your attention
to the little details, it is worth the effort and the little cash spent.
5. CLEAN IT, top to bottom! Again I would suggest hiring a professional
team to really scrub, scour, and freshen up the place! Don't forget about the bed and bathroom linens, they need to be free of stains, clean and crisp. Better yet, you can buy new and neutral ones and pack up the old. Nothing is more welcoming then an immaculate
house. It tells your potential buyers
that you took great care of your home.
Tidbit: During
your Open House, clean the dishes, grab the kids, pets and dirty laundry, light
a fresh candle, and head out, knowing that your home is ready to sell!
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