Even in a hot Seller’s Market most of us find ourselves in right now, it is extremely important to prepare your home to maximize your sale and the return on your investment! Here are some must-do things to ensure you really present your home at its finest!
- Depersonalize - Remove family photos, put away personal belongings and anything that does not pertain to the esthetic, functionality and design of the home itself. Buyers want to imagine themselves living in the home and creating their own memories so it's best not to distract your potential buyers with your beautiful photos and memorabilia.
- Organize - Minimize the amount of clutter or extra "stuff" you have. Now is a great time to purge! Focus on your kitchen, living rooms, bedrooms, basement and hallways. Doing so will truly showcase how big, bright, and beautiful your home really is! Less is more!
- Repair - Touch-up wall knicks, paint scratches, blown light bulbs, damaged trim, squeaky floors or perhaps a loose cupboard door that we don't want falling off if a potential buyer opens it. It gives buyers confidence that the home is well cared for and well maintained!
- Cleanliness is Money! - I find that the cleanest and tidiest homes always show the best and command more money! This allows buyers to concentrate on the home they want to be theirs and not on anything else that could distract them or turn them off. So, a good cleaning from top to bottom is an absolute must!
