Simple Improvements to Maximize Value
Taking a few simple steps now can have big rewards later. When a buyer walks in the door and says, "Wow," you've succeeded. That emotional response could lead to a higher offer, a faster sale, or maybe even a bidding war.
A Guide to Selling Your Home
A Practical Guide to Prepare Your Home for Sale
Your home is likely your biggest investment. As a professional real estate agent, my goal is to make sure that you get the best possible price in the shortest amount of time. Showing an appealing, uncluttered home is a must!
Welcome Buyers to a Beautiful Home
Buyers have already judged your home before they walk through the door. That’s why curb appeal is so important. Welcome buyers with trimmed bushes, colorful flowers and a well-maintained exterior.
Interior
A spotless home is essential! Buyers want to walk into a home that looks like it jumped off the pages of a magazine.
- Paint the walls a light neutral color
- Replace outdated or worn carpet
- Make sure the floors shine
- Wash the windows
- Re-caulk showers, tubs and sinks
- Hang fresh towels
- Get rid of pet odors
Organize & Minimize
Removing clutter helps buyers focus on the architectural features of your home. Room by room, remove the clutter – it’s amazing how much larger a room looks without it!
- Remove pieces of furniture in an overcrowded room
- Pack away knick-knacks
- Clear Countertops
- Organized drawers and closets
De-Personalize
Personal photographs distract buyers. The fewer personal items in your home, the easier it is for buyers to imagine themselves living there.
- Remove personal photos and children’s artwork
- Remove controversial artwork and strong political or religious statements
- Remove trophies, awards and certificates
Bring in the Light
- Natural light makes a home seem bright and airy and welcoming.
- Open the blinds and let the light shine in
- Make sure light bulbs work and light up right away
- Turn on all the lights for showings
First Impressions Matter!
It only takes a few seconds for a potential buyer to decide whether they like or dislike your home, that’s why first impressions are so important. As a producer for HGTV, I learned from some of the top designers in the business, and I know how to make a property “pop” on camera. Clients who follow my advice and stage their homes successfully sell for thousands of dollars more than clients who don’t. Taking the time to get it right will make a huge difference when it comes to your bottom line.
