How To Prep Your Home For Sale

Every seller wants to sell their house quickly and for a sizable profit, but achieving those goals takes more than luck to make that happen. To get buyers to open their wallets, it takes meticulous planning and knowledge of how to professionally arrange your home.

Here are the 10 strategies you can do to guarantee your house sells quickly and for top dollar  without spending a fortune.

REPAIRS - Prior to anything else, make sure your house is safe, secure, and fully operational. Buyers want to be sure they are buying a sturdy, dependable house. Check that the property's foundation, roof, plumbing, major appliances, HVAC, and roof are all in good condition.

PAINTING - Remove paint scratches and chips while neutralizing and updating the area. Painting is the most cost-effective upgrade with the highest rate of return. A great layer of neutral paint may give the entire property a facelift when trying to sell, and buyers adore seeing a brand-new blank canvas. Having trouble selecting a paint color? Use a contemporary seaside color scheme (Benjamin Moore's Peaceful Moments hue) or a soft neutral (Sherwin Williams' Alabaster) inspirations to draw in more buyers.

LANDSCAPING - Curb appeal sells home. When a buyer pulls up, the exterior of your home is what they see first. A yard that is uneven or overgrown can be very unattractive. Remove anything that is dead, and trim back anything that has grown out of control. By re-sodding or sowing grass seed, you can keep the lawn vibrant and green. You may also wish to edge the lawn to help delineate spaces.

FLOORING - Repair all floor cracks, creaks, stains, and general wear and tear. A buyer's perception of the home may be negatively impacted by distressed flooring. New carpet installation or hardwood floor refinishing are the two flooring options we advise if your home is in need of a complete floor makeover. The best color to use is a good neutral shade, just like when painting walls.

BATHROOM UPGRADE - According to Zillow research, a mid-range bathroom renovation delivers an excellent return on investment. New counter tops, new tiling, frameless glass doors (ditch the brass or metal), new cabinets, and new fixtures for the sinks and tub are a few profitable bathroom renovations. When replacing cabinets, keep in mind that neutral colors, no designs, and no raised panels are optimal.

LIGHTING FIXTURES UPDATE - Changing the lighting in a house can be a simple upgrade with little financial outlay and it can have aesthetic impact. As you make your decisions, make sure the colors of your ceiling fixtures, pendant lights, and chandeliers complement the hardware in your home.

STAGING - Use your personal sense of style or hire a professional to draw attention to the best aspects of your house. Ensure that each room has adequate lighting, whether through windows or artificial lighting. To make an environment that is as friendly as possible, incorporate warm colors and soft furnishings. 

DEPERSONALIZE - Put away any personal photographs, artifacts from your family, and other items that can distract potential buyers and hinder your chances of making a deal. You want to provide potential buyers a cold, tidy setting so they can picture their own pictures, furnishings, and art pieces perhaps decorating the house. Depersonalizing your property makes it simpler for prospective buyers to picture the space furnished with their own belongings. The goal is to make it easy for a potential buyer to see the house as their future home.

ORGANIZE STORAGE CABINETS AND BEDROOM CLOSETS - The storage capacity will interest buyers, who will want to inspect the closets and cabinets. It's crucial to make sure these are orderly because messy storage rooms with things falling out convey a bad impression.

A buyer will assume that you took good care of the house if they see everything neatly organized down to the last detail. Sort spice jars by alphabet, arrange dishes in a nice stack, and flip coffee cup handles to face the same direction in the kitchen cabinets. Shirts should be buttoned, hung collectively, and properly arranged in closets, along with shoes.

TALK TO YOUR REALTOR -  Consult with your realtor before you devote countless hours and dollars preparing your property for sale and to ensure the decisions you’re making will  result in the highest return on your investment. Whether you’re thinking of selling in 6 weeks or 6 months, it’s never too early to start the conversation.

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