While it will all be worth it when you finally have the keys to your new property in your hands, planning ahead will also ensure that this journey is as smooth as possible. While there are many steps that you can take to reduce your stress during this time, such as working with a realtor, getting your home ready to sell is perhaps the most beneficial. After all, this can speed up the entire process quite considerably.
With that in mind, here are some top tips for getting your home ready to sell!
Carry out essential maintenance
Buyers are often instructed to keep an eye out for maintenance issues when viewing properties and will likely arrange for third-party inspections to take place before signing a contract. As such, in order to ensure that you receive your asking price, you should be sure to carry out any essential maintenance tasks before your home hits the market. For example, this could include hiring a chimney sweep to ensure that your fireplace is in good working order.
Enhance your curb appeal
According to a recent study, two-thirds of buyers are deterred from placing offers on properties that lack curb appeal. This is because the exterior of your home is the very first thing they see, meaning it can have a positive (or negative) effect on their entire perception of your property, depending on what it looks like. Fortunately, there are many ways in which you can enhance your curb appeal, such as by:
- Cleaning your windows
- Repainting doors/window frames
- Jet Washing your driveway
- Repainting your fence
- Tidying up your yard
- Upgrading your garage doors
While this may require you to spend a little money, it’s important to note that many of these changes can add value to your home. As such, it’s a task with a great ROI!
Declutter
Decluttering can also help you to get your home ready to sell, due to the fact that it will allow you to depersonalize the space before taking listing photographs or inviting viewers to tour the property. This way, they can better picture themselves living in your home in the future.
Decluttering also allows you to give yourself a headstart when it comes to packing for the big move itself. After all, not only does it give you a chance to start packing (or storing) away items that you will not use ahead of the move, but you can also use this as an opportunity to part ways with items you no longer need or use. If they are in relatively good condition, you could even try to sell them, which will give you more money to put toward the move itself. Alternatively, you could donate them to a local charity. When sorting through your belongings, try not to be overly sentimental and focus on whether or not you actually need or use them!
