Five Things To Do When Selling Your Home

Getting your home ready for sale does involve a bunch of preparation. It is not as easy as doing a quick cleaning and putting up a sign in your front yard. Many of the steps take a little bit of planning and time to do correctly to help ensure that you sell your home in the shortest amount of time for the highest price. Here are some of the most important things you should do when selling your home.

Good Working Condition

One of the most important things to do is to make sure that the home is comfortably livable by making sure everything is in good working order. Repair any damage, broken doors or major appliances so that everything is good to go and clean. While you are at it, visit each room and declutter by removing any items that are personal or take up too much space in the home. Store these things in a closet or rent a short term storage solution if need be.

Quality Photos For Marketing

Most marketing efforts start with being online so professional, quality photos are a must! Make sure you hire a professional photographer who will get quality and good composition photos that will capture your home’s beauty and it will translate to value to prospective buyers online.

Appraisal

Most real estate agents like myself will be providing you with a comparative market analysis as we arrive at the right price to list your home at. If you aren’t ready to hire an agent or if you want to be extra sure about what your home is worth then you can have an appraiser get you a price for a fair market value. It is appraisers whose values are accepted by banks who give mortgages.

Value and Curb Appeal

Updating your home will always make it more attractive to buyers and can also add value. Think about making minor upgrades such as adding fresh paint, updating hardware and replacing fixtures like lighting and faucets at the very least. If you have more of a budget, you can consider doing other things like updating a bathroom if your home truly needs it.

Work With Professionals 

Working with professionals is always going to give you the best chance for success. From professional photographers to stagers to a real estate agent like myself, we will all be armed to provide you with the right tools to position your home best in the market and guide you through a smooth sale process.