Did you know a little preparation goes a long way with homebuyers? Preparing your home for a spring sale may increase its value and reduce its time on the market. So, how should you get your home ready for a spring sale? Here are a couple of tips to prepare your home for the market:
Exterior
- Keep your landscaping well-manicured and grass cut
- Remove all yard clutter and unnecessary items
- Apply fresh stain or paint to wooden fences and decks
- Paint the front door and add pops of color using seasonal plants in pots
- Sweep, power wash, and add a new mat to the front porch
- Weed and add fresh mulch to garden beds
- Add freshly-planted flowers to gardens
- Power wash and/or paint the exterior
- Wash all windows, interior and exterior
- Clean gutters and downspouts; ensure all downspouts are securely attached
- Ensure the key and lockset on all doors operate smoothly and properly
Interior
- Remove excessive wall art, furniture, and personal items
- Clean, touch-up, and/or paint walls and ceilings
- Shampoo carpets and deep-clean hard surface flooring
- Clean and organize cabinets and closets
- Consider a temporary storage unit for unneeded items
- Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps
- Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Consider purchasing fresh covers, pillow covers, and decorative pillows for beds
- Buy fresh decorative towels for the kitchen and bathrooms
- Buy fresh rugs for entryways, bathrooms, and kitchen
- Place fragrant soaps in bathrooms
Click here for a printable checklist.
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Choosing to buy a new home or sell your current home is a BIG decision. It is something that takes a lot of thought and consideration – and, for some, it can be intimidating to think about going through the whole time-consuming process alone. But, I’ve got some good news! It isn’t something you have to go through alone – real estate agents, just like me, are here to help you every step of the way! Why should I get a real estate agent? Why shouldn’t I just try and sell my home by myself? These questions often come up for many homebuyers and sellers. And, of course, you absolutely can sell your home and shop for your new home by yourself – but, should you? What benefits are there for you to use a real estate agent? Take a look at why using a real estate agent benefits you!
What do you think? Is using a real estate agent worth it? I think so!
Do you know anyone in the market to buy or sell a home? Give me a call I would love to help!