Tips To Get Your House Show And Market Ready
Below are some of the steps to make your house show and market ready for potential buyers.
According to multiple studies, staging a home really can help it sell faster and for more money. Don’t forget to also include the exterior of your home. After all, the outside is the first thing potential buyers will see when they pull up for a showing. So make sure that the grass is cut, the yard is landscaped and the knick-knacks are gone (think: gnomes and children’s toys). If your home is looking a bit rundown, you should also consider adding a fresh coat of paint to the exterior walls.
Hire a professional photographer
Given that many potential buyers search for homes online, it’s crucial to include high-quality, professional photos in your online listing. Without excellent high-resolution images, potential buyers may (sadly) overlook your home.
Rent a storage unit
Selling a home successfully will involve some decluttering and purging of your belongings. For this reason, go ahead and rent a temporary storage unit before selling your home. Having a self-storage unit nearby will give you somewhere to temporarily place all of your extra stuff when staging and showing the home.
Depersonalize your home
When selling a home, you want to strike the perfect balance between depersonalization and creating a warm, welcoming home. This means putting away the majority of framed photos, bulletin boards, and personal items (think: photo albums, magazines, toys, equipment, awards, etc) throughout the home. Leave a few nice, framed photos around the house to make the home appear inviting and lived in.
Trust in the process
Leave it to your realtor to market the property. They have the means and ways to make sure potential buyers know that you are selling.
Hope these tips will help you in making sure the property is at its best to be show and market ready.
