The process of moving can seem very daunting, but when you boil it down to just 4 main steps to prepare your home for sale, it may not seem so overwhelming.
- Hire a Realtor
Hiring a Realtor prior to getting your home ready to sell is a great way to ensure what you do to prepare won’t be for nothing. A Realtor has a trained eye and industry knowledge to help sellers know exactly what needs to be done to sell a home in its best light.
2. Declutter
No one wants to see a home full of stuff, especially a homeowner’s personal belongings. In fact, it’s a great idea to rent a storage container for storing these personal items as well as anything else you don’t need right away. When decluttering, pack your items for the move so you don’t need to repack them later. Buyers like a clean home where they can imagine their own personal items in the space.
3. Repair
Prior to listing your home is the perfect time to fix that dripping faucet, repair holes left in the walls when you took down photos to declutter, make sure all your appliances are in good working order, fix window screens, in general have everything in your home working as it should. If you have big ticket items in need of repair, it is an excellent time to ask your Realtor whether they should be repaired, replaced, or left as is.
4. Stage
Once you have your home decluttered and everything repaired, it is time to stage your home. Your Realtor can offer you staging advice, and usually they have a stager they work with who will come to your home and give you tips on what should be done. A home needs to speak to the buyers from the moment they pull into the driveway until they exit the home. Stagers have an eye for making a home look appealing.
If you are thinking about or have decided it is time to sell your home, these 4 steps to prepare your home for sale will help get you on your way quickly. Get the conversation started by connecting with a RE/MAX Results agent today.