Get Your House Ready To Sell
Bringing in only the most serious buyers and highest-level offers can often be the most difficult part of selling your home. Don’t forget to consult a real estate professional before you make any moves.
1. Understand Your Home Value
Your first step should be to determine what your home is actually worth. You’ve likely made a lot of great memories in your home. Maybe you grew up in it, raised a family in it or have spent precious time there with friends and family. With so many memories attached to your home, it can be easy to believe that your home is worth more than it actually is. A common mistake that homeowners make when they sell their home is overvaluing it and pricing it too high.
A local real estate professional @ DNA REALTY GROUP can help you determine how to price your home. They’ll consider recent home sales and current market conditions to figure out a good price point to attract buyers and bring in offers.
2. Find The Right Listing Agent
A great listing agent is an invaluable asset when you sell your home. Listing agents help you create your battle plan to promote and then show and sell your home. They’ll also make sure your home doesn’t spend too much time on the market. If you need help finding a listing agent, DNA REALTY GROUP IS HERE TO HELP YOU.
3. Depersonalize And Declutter Your Space
Sure, you may love that pink bedroom, but will your buyer? Removing distinctive personal touches like bright paint and mementos allows buyers to envision themselves in your home. This often leads to a higher selling price and less time spent on the market. Here are some additional tips:
Make your design aesthetic as neutral as possible. David at DNA Realty says "when painting your house to sell stick to most current neutral trends."
Remove unusual paint and wallpaper colors and pack up family photos.
Have a staging consultation to have your home show ready. When you sell your home with DNA Realty Group we will help you showcase your home.
Redecorate with as much appeal as possible; think neutral wall colors and modern furniture.
This process should also include a thorough decluttering. Remove unnecessary appliances, furniture and toys from view when buyers are touring your property. Before a showing, clear the kitchen counters and tidy up common areas and bedrooms. Open your curtains or shades to allow light in. Keep your kids’ toys hidden or in a playroom until potential buyers leave.
4. Decide Which Repairs And Updates To Make
A home that’s in great condition will help you get a higher offer. Although repairs might not be required, they’ll give you better negotiating power and help you avoid the headache of having to quickly fix something to close the sale. Here are some repairs and updates you should consider when you’re getting ready to sell:
Paint
Touching up paint is one of the cheapest and easiest home repairs you can make. Take a look around your home for paint that needs to be updated or retouched.
Kitchen Appliances
Buyers will expect your major appliances to work. If your oven, stove or dishwasher doesn’t work or isn’t in good shape, repair it before you show your home. Some buyers would love new appliances.
Bathrooms and kitchens are some of the most important rooms in the home. Clean, updated bathrooms are an absolute must. If any of the plumbing is leaky, schedule repairs immediately. Consider installing new fixtures.
Lighting
Lighting can be a powerful asset when you sell your home
Roofing
Roofing problems can be expensive to repair. A roof with leaks or missing shingles is likely to scare away many buyers. If you have the money to repair the roof, do so before you list your home. If you don’t have the money, you can still list your home, but make sure you disclose your roof’s condition to the buyer well before closing.
5. Touch Up Your Home’s Exterior
Your home’s exterior is the first thing buyers see, so take some time to make sure you’re up to date on exterior maintenance.
