If you are seeking to sell your home, either due to relocating or just needing more space in another property, then look no further. You may be unsure how to go about this, and the little jobs that need to be done here and there in preparation for the sale. While it can be stressful, if you get everything right from the start, then the sale of your property will go as smoothly as possible.
Here are some helpful tips and tricks when the time comes to prep your home for the market.
Declutter
One of the first steps you need to take when you want to sell your home is decluttering. There is no point trying to sell your home as it is, as people won’t pay what it is worth. When potential buyers walk around your home, they need to be able to see every corner of it. They will be incredibly put off if your items are thrown all around the place. Think of how you want homes to look when you go and look around them; that is how you should model your house.
It might seem like a huge job to declutter; however, it won’t take long at all following these four easy steps. Tackle one room at a time and sort your items into four piles: the stuff you want to keep, throw away, donate, and sell. Even better, you could put all the items you don’t want to keep to one side and call in junk removal services.
Put Your Items in Storage
When you are in the process of selling your home, it might be best to put some of your items into storage. You won’t be using every single item in your home before you move, so you may as well make life slightly easier and pack these up. Find a decent home storage unit; you can choose between the sizes you need. Once you have moved, you can then transport all your belongings to your new place.
Deep Clean
Once you have decluttered and decided what you aren’t going to be using before you move, then it is time to do another ‘big job’. Carrying out a full deep clean will give your home a new look and a new smell. A deep clean is far better and even more thorough than daily, weekly, or even monthly cleans. It gets into every part of your home and removes dust, dirt, and debris. This should be done before you call the photographer, so it is still fresh and looks nice for photos.
A deep clean is the job that takes time and effort. If you don’t have this, then you could always bring in the professionals. They will know exactly what needs to be done, and you will be pleasantly surprised with the result.
Carry Out Repairs
Another important aspect of selling your home is to carry out all the repairs that need to be done before you can put your home on the market. If you want to sell your home as a fixer-upper upper then you can, of course, do this; however, you might be selling at a loss. Doing the repairs yourself means you know they are done and they have been done to a high standard.
This gives you a chance to spot anything that might need mending or fixing urgently that you hadn’t already made a note of.
Tidy the Yard
One area of your home that mustn’t be forgotten about is the yard. The last thing you want is your home looking spotless and your garden looking unsightly. Potential buyers will notice this and won’t want to invest in a nice home if they need to take care of the yard; you might find they want to drop the asking price.
Depending on what needs to be done in your yard, this could take some time. Focus on the time frame and get it done as quickly as possible. If you haven’t ever touched the yard, then it might be a case of mowing the lawn and cutting back any weeds or dead plants.
Even better, you could hire a gardener to do the work for you. They will know exactly what to do to get your garden looking spotless and like you have been caring for it since day one. Make sure you hire someone who comes recommended; the last thing you want to do while trying to sell your home is make more of a mess.
Find A Realtor
There will come a time when you need to find a realtor to sell your property. Of course, you don’t necessarily need to use a realtor. You might decide to sell your home privately or even sell it for a cash price to a buyer. This is a super-fast option and works well if you need instant cash so you can move.
However, if you want to hire a realtor, then there are benefits to this. They have extensive knowledge in the field, so they will know exactly how to sell your home. Listen to any advice they give you and make any changes they deem necessary.
You can also use that very same realtor to find your next property, then everything is being handled under the same roof.
Hire A Photographer
Lastly, once you have done everything within your home and you are happy with how it looks, then it is time to contact a photographer. You might find that your realtor knows someone, and they use them quite often. A photographer will capture the essence of your home; this is what is needed when you are trying to sell it.
If you want to take the photos yourself to save some money, then you are going to need the right lighting to make the pictures look amazing.
We hope you found this helpful and that you gained some ideas on how to get your home ready to list on the market. There may be some hurdles along the way, but if you stay calm, everything will fall into place eventually.
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