Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
Content written by Carl Johnson marketing
Are you thinking of selling your home? Looking for ways to take your house to the next level and impress potential buyers? Renovating and staging your home is one of the easiest ways to increase the value of your home. Even the smallest touch-ups and repairs can increase your chances of attracting potential buyers.
“Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot more than just planting a "For Sale" sign on your front lawn or uploading a few random photos of your place especially if you’re angling for the most cash.” says Cathie Ericson, a real estate journalist in Portland, Oregon.
A National Association of Realtors study found that for every $100 invested in home staging/renovation, the potential return is $400. However, there are numerous ways to stage your home and make lasting impressions on buyers without spending any money at all. Preparing your home to be sold can allow it to sell quicker, and for a higher price.
Here are some tips to making sure your home is completely ready to sell:
“Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot more than just planting a "For Sale" sign on your front lawn or uploading a few random photos of your place especially if you’re angling for the most cash.” says Cathie Ericson, a real estate journalist in Portland, Oregon.
A National Association of Realtors study found that for every $100 invested in home staging/renovation, the potential return is $400. However, there are numerous ways to stage your home and make lasting impressions on buyers without spending any money at all. Preparing your home to be sold can allow it to sell quicker, and for a higher price.
Here are some tips to making sure your home is completely ready to sell:
- Deep Cleaning - Start by cleaning areas of your home that you typically skip. This might include dusting fan blades, cleaning air vents, or polishing your appliances. Don’t let any surface or object go unnoticed.
- Organize the Clutter - Put away piles of shoes, stacks of paper, or mounds of clothing. Clutter can often take away from the features of your house that you want to showcase. Consider cleaning out closets and cabinets that you’ve neglected to organize in the past. Move out donate or sell items you do not use. You are moving so pack up and get rid of stuff. You will appreciate getting rid of stuff when you move to your new place.
- Paint/Freshen Your Walls - Paint your walls neutral tones, so as to appeal to a larger audience of potential buyers. This might also allow them to better visualize their own paint color preferences. Make sure that your walls are clean, and consider removing personal photographs.
- Don’t Forget About Your Yard! - Potential buyers are often equally as interested in your outdoor space as well, and it is often their first impression of your home. Make sure that your gutters are clean, and take the time to pressure wash the siding and driveway of your home. Get rid of any dying plants and clean off your patio furniture.
- Clean Your Kitchen - Clean out your cabinets and organize your pantry to make your kitchen more visually appealing. Be sure to install fresh hardware as needed, such as cabinet knobs. Eliminate any unpleasant odors, and remember that smells tend to linger, even if you don’t notice them yourself.
- Establish Good Lighting - Lighting is proven to create a more inviting atmosphere. Be sure to take advantage of all your windows, and put lamps in any areas that are especially dim. Don’t forget to replace any light bulbs to ensure maximum lighting.
- Make A Good First Impression - The first thing that buyers see, other than your front lawn, is your front door. Consider investing in a welcome mat, and putting a fresh coat of paint on your front door. Buyers and agents have the time to examine your front entrance while they wait for you to come to the door, so make sure their view is pleasant.
- CALL CARL - 919-880-0904 for a consultation and he will position your property in a place of strength in the market so that it sells for the most amount in the shortest period of time. Ask about our "Signature Listing Service".
CLICK HERE to see my past staging projects to see gorgeous photography, and feel free to contact me at carl@carljohnsonrealestate.com or (919) 880-0904 to discuss how I can assist you with preparing your home to be sold, and getting the highest return on your investment.
