Preparing Your Home For Sale This Fall

The housing market these days is different even from just a few months ago. If you are thinking about selling your home soon, it may make you wonder what you need to do differently today for a successful sale. Make sure you take the time to prepare your home appropriately before you put it on the market. Here are some helpful tips so that you can maximize your return on investment. 

Correct Pricing

The first thing all buyers will see about your home is the price. It is how buyers begin their searches and when they find yours in their range it will start to set the tone. If you price it too high, it could mean you set expectations too high for buyers which may encourage them to make a lower offer. If you price it too low then they may question if there is something wrong with the property. Your goal these days is to make sure your pricing is accurate for today’s market conditions. Buyer demand is still strong but moderating as inventory levels are increasing all due to rising interest rates. This means pricing your home accurately is very important. I can assist you with a current market analysis for today’s trends. 

Cleanliness

Cleanliness always matters but perhaps even more now. With more competition of homes coming on the market you want to make sure yours stands out. With the slowing of home values buyers are also more keen on buying a home that is turnkey rather than buying one that has a list of needed improvements or imperfections. Be sure to keep the home clean throughout the process as you never know when you will have a showing scheduled. 

Make it Inviting

Finally, you want to make it as easy as possible for buyers to see how they can make your home theirs. The first step is to remove all personal items for a neutral slate. Then it is a good idea to stage the home by removing excess items and rearranging the furniture to make all rooms feel larger. I can be a great resource for when it comes time to prepare your home offering a second set of eyes and advice on what should go and what should stay. Proper staging can really help with getting a higher price and faster sale.