Something as simple as cleaning your windows, tidying up the front walk-way and planting some flowers can create a great first impression and what’s referred to as “curb appeal” when you try to sell your home, and during these recent times it’s not secret that sellers can use a little extra push to get their property sold.
Repair the most obvious damage to the inside of your home, for example, chipped paint on walls and baseboards, and leaky faucets.
A coat of paint to walls in a kitchen or bathroom that have seen better days can do wonders. Some people even bake cookies just before showing their home to create that unmistakable aroma when a potential buyer walks through the door. That way, even if the house doesn’t sell, you’ve got something to much on while you’re planning another move!
Make time to de-clutter your home, getting rid of things you no longer use and extra pieces of furniture hiding in corners. A more open concept makes your home more attractive to a potential buyer and provides them with space to imagine where their favorite pieces of furniture could fit.
In fact, most Real Estate Agents will advise you to de-clutter yourself from the home during showings. A potential buyer is surely more relaxed and open to viewing each and every room in your home if the seller is not watching every move.
Don’t forget to tidy the closets. A potential buyer is sure to open the door to closets, not to be nosy, but to assess the space of a clothes closet and linen closet and you don’t want them to open the door to a clothing nightmare.
Most sellers want to sell their home to buy another home, whether it’s a move to a bigger and better house in a newer area or downscaling to something small and more affordable. Keep in mind it’s better to sell your existing house before putting in an offer on another house. At any rate, if you must sell in order to buy, make sure to instruct your Real Estate Agent to make the purchase of your new home conditional on the sale of your existing home; that way if the sale falls through for some unforeseen reason, you are not liable to complete the purchase of the new home.
Work with your Real Estate Agent to assess the market value of your home and list your home at a price that is satisfactory to you and reasonable to a potential buyer. And make sure to cook another batch of cookies to celebrate when your home finally sells.
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