Preparing your home
for the listing
Preparing your home for listing is a crucial and demanding step in the selling process, significantly impacting both the likelihood of a successful sale and the final sale price. Proper preparation increases the chances of attracting higher offers quickly, while inadequate preparation can lead to lower offers and a stagnant listing.
Some pro tips:
• Enhance your Curb Appeal. Pressure wash the exterior and landscaping. Cut the grass, trim the bushes, freshen up the beds and maybe give it a pop of color! There's nothing like a WOW first impression to set the mood for a buyer!
• Thorough cleaning, pay attention to the most used rooms. Simple things like polishing doorknobs and dusting
• Declutter, an overabundance of personal items can block a potential buyers vision of making it their own.
• Address maintenance items, replacing smoke alarms, air filters, repairing wear and tear or other damage.
• A Fresh coat of paint can do wonders!
• Stage it! If it’s vacant, add a few small areas of décor or furniture to get their ideas flowing! Or if you live there make it look like a magazine cover!
Your agent will give you a customized pre-listing preparation plan and can even help coordinate professionals to make these tasks a breeze.
