Selling Real Estate

Whatever the reason for your move, I can assist you with prioritizing what needs to be done with respect to getting your home ready for sale. In addition, allow not only my expertise work for you, but also my resources. I can recommend plumbers to painters should any work be necessary prior to listing your home on the market. Below is a checklist to help get you started for what you need to do.

Clean the home top to bottom: Once we have taken professional photos and officially launched your home on the market for sale, it is important to maintain its pristine condition throughout the sale process. Aside from broker tours and open houses, showings can be requested with shorter notice. In the interest of getting as much traffic through the home with potential buyers, it is key to keep the house looking at its best as often as possible for all who are viewing it.

Declutter and stage the home: This includes all of the rooms, but also organizing closets too. Not all buyers have the “vision” to foresee your home’s best potential. Help them out by staging your home, keeping it clean and decluttering of all unnecessary items. Fresh paint and repair of any glaring areas that are tired and worn help show your home off in the best light so that all can see its beauty and what it has to offer.

Make sure the paint is in good shape: Freshen up any walls or trim that show excessive wear. Neutral colors are always best as they appeal to the masses. Tend to any deferred maintenance that is visible and obvious to prove to buyers that your home has been well cared for.

Don’t forget the outdoors: It is the first and last thing all buyers will see so make a great impression. Adding flowers or potted plants at the entry ways, having landscaping tidy and a freshly painted door are all good ideas to consider. Creating a good patio space for entertaining with clean furniture and fresh flowers in each pot is always a great thing to do.

Inspect your home: Getting a professional inspector to review your home can be a good idea and potentially can save you money in the long run. A professional inspection can give you valuable insight into what your home may need above and beyond what you see on the surface. Given that most buyers will hire an inspector during the offer process, it may be helpful to take care of any items or issues that will come up ensuring more of a smooth sale.