What Affects the Market Value of Your Property?

Preparing Your Home for Sale

First impressions are lasting impressions for buyers. When prospective buyers walk through your home, they tend to imagine it as if it were their own. You can help them envision their dream space by presenting a clean, clutter-free environment. 

However, when you live in a space, you get used to the space. We are here to help point out overlooked problem areas of clutter and give a new perspective. In some cases, a professional stager may be suggested.

When Selling your Home....

Exterior

Maintaining a neat and attractive exterior to your house will show buyers that you take pride in your property. Make sure your front door and patio are inviting and clean looking. If your front door, shutters or trim are faded, add some fresh paint.

Landscaping

Tidy your yard. Trimming bushes, cutting grass, clearing weeds and adding a few pots of bright colored flowers can make your house more inviting.

Declutter & Depersonalize

Get rid of clutter. Put away family photos, souvenirs, small appliances and miscellaneous personal items. Clean up closets, basements and garages if possible. Move excess furniture into storage to better display rooms. This allows your home to appear larger and more spacious. This is a good time to put away out-of-season clothing, toys and other personal items. You may want to rent a storage unit or decide to have a garage sale or donation of personal items no longer wanted.

Kitchens & Bathrooms

It’s good to focus on kitchens and bathrooms since those are major selling points to a home. Many buyers will look for upgrades, but upgraded or not, they should sparkle!

Quick Fixes

How much work a house seems to require will impact the offering price you receive on your home. Make minor repairs to items that can make bad impressions. Address torn screens, leaky faucets, loose knobs, and drywall cracks. Also remember to replace any burned out light bulbs.

Atmosphere

Make sure the house smells fresh and clean. Paint any room needing paint. Keep windows, floors and surfaces clean. Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate odors and consider soft candles or air fresheners to give an inviting scent. Open a few windows if weather permits. Opening drapes and turning lights on make your house light and bright. Keep pets out of the way so potential buyers can view your home without distraction.