your house! Everything should add to the overall design of the home;
if it doesn’t, move it out. Consider renting a temporary storage unit if
you need more space.
DON’T UNDERESTIMATE STAGING
People are better able to envision their life inside a potential home
when furniture and design elements showcase the home’s best
features. While you love the way your home is set up, there might be a
better, more attractive way to arrange your rooms. Give me a call and
let’s talk about how staging can net you more money. And remember,
“staging” doesn’t have to be complicated. It could be as simple as
purchasing clean kitchen towels or new bath mats to be put out right
before a showing.
FRESHEN UP WITH PAINT
A fresh coat of paint will transform your home. Dings and scratches
disappear and walls are vibrant again. Just make sure you stick to
neutral colors. You might like bright pink, but the new owners may not.
This isn’t your home anymore, it is an asset, so don’t worry about your
personal preferences. You’re moving to a new home soon—there will
be plenty of creative space there!
FOCUS ON CURB APPEAL
attention. Sometimes people won’t even enter a home if they don’t like
the exterior. Give the walls and roof a thorough power-washing and
complete any minor repairs. Lay out fresh mulch, sod that bare patch
in the lawn, remove toys and excessive ornaments, and make sure the
lawn is mowed. You never know when someone will drive by.
TIME FOR A SHOWING
Finally all that hard work paid off and someone wants to see your
home! Now what? Have a plan in place. At this point, you’ve already
decluttered and deep cleaned, but before I show your home, here are
a few quick tasks:
• Clean all dishes and put them away—empty the dishwasher as well
• Make the beds
• Put clothes away—make sure no laundry is in the washer or dryer
• Vacuum and sweep every room
• Wipe down all counters, sinks, and appliances
• Have clean linens ready to put out right before a showing
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GETTING YOUR HOME
READY TO SELL
CHOOSE A LISTING DAY
Don’t feel pressure to put your home on the market right away. Give
yourself a weekend or two for completing repairs or a few weeks for
larger projects. Make a list of what needs to be done and set a reasonable
deadline.
CLEAN HOUSE
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sion on a potential buyer. Before listing your home (and throughout
the selling process), give everything a deep cleaning. Consider calling
professionals to help ensure that your place is in pristine condition.
GET A SECOND OPINION
It is easy to overlook issues in your home. You may have lived with
a door that won’t shut or trim that’s not painted, so these things
might go unnoticed. Prospective buyers will see these issues. I’d be
happy to take a look at your home and give you my opinion on what
improvements can be made to get top dollar.
OPEN UP THE SPACE
It’s almost impossible for people to look past clutter. Take time to pack
away personal knick knacks, toys, and extra furniture that might make
rooms look small. This isn’t a garage sale, it’s a house sale so show off
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