Is my house ready to sell?

Is my house ready to sell?

What do you really need to do before you put your house on the market? You may ask yourself questions like, “Can I just put it on the market now and do things over time?” or “I am hiring a real estate agent to sell it, is that enough?”

You need to do things to prepare your house to sell. While a real estate agent will market your property and screen potential buyers, it’s up to you to give your home a simple, inexpensive sprucing up that can go a long way toward getting your home sold quickly. You should make these updates before showings begin and maintain these updates throughout the home’s time on the market.

What should you do before showings begin? First impressions are lasting impressions! The exterior of your home will determine how buyers will view the interior. Start with making sure your front entrance is clean and inviting. Then keep the cleaning going inside your home. If your house is clean, buyers feel like you have taken care of it and that piques their interest. Here is a short list of some easy things you can do to make your home look its best to buyers:

• Keep windows and floors clean at all times.
• Repair worn woodwork.
• Repaint any rooms that need it and keep the colors neutral.
• Steam clean carpets.
• Replace and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers.

Once your house is listed, clean up before the showings, and leave before the potential buyers arrive. Turn on the lights in the house whenever possible. The overall condition of your house is different when you have it listed for sale versus everyday living. When your house is on the market, try to make it a blank canvas so buyers can picture living there. Remove all pets from the home and evidence of them. Keep personal items hidden, and create a homey atmosphere.

You did your part getting everything ready; now the professional you hired will market your property, screen potential buyers, and sell your house! If you are wondering if your house is ready to sell, invite me over. We can put together a plan to get it ready and get it sold!