Five Important Things To Do When Selling Your Home

Preparing your home for sale does involve a bunch of steps. It is not as easy as doing a quick cleaning and putting up a sign in your front yard. A lot of the process does 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 a few 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 ensure that the home is comfortably livable by having everything in proper working order. Fix any damage, broken doors or major appliances so that everything is good to go and clean. While you are at it, check each room and declutter by getting rid of any items that are personal or take up too much space in the home. Relocate these things in a closet or rent a short term storage solution if need be.

Quality Photos For Marketing

All marketing efforts begin with an online presence so professional, quality photos are a must! Be sure you hire a professional photographer who will get quality and good composition photos that will capture your home’s true potential and it will translate to value to prospective buyers online.

Appraisal

Most real estate agents like myself will be furnishing you with a comparative market analysis as we arrive at the best 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 provide you with a price for a fair market value. Ultimately, it is appraisers whose values are accepted by banks who give mortgages.

Value and Curb Appeal

Updating your home is always going to make it more attractive to buyers and can also add value. Give thought about doing some 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 larger budget, you can consider doing 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 a successful sale. From professional photographers to stagers to a real estate agent like myself, we will all be armed to give you the right tools to position your home best in the market and help you through a smooth sale transaction.