We all know that we are currently in a buyer market and the slightest things you could do to your home could bring thousands of dollars more when you receive an offer from a potential buyer.
Here are a few suggestions:
1) Make sure your house is cleaner than you have ever had it. You may want to consider hiring a professional cleaning company that will look at the detailed spots around your house.
2) Once your house is clean, make sure to keep it that way. Make sure you can show the house with only a 10 or 15 minute window. A lot of buyers will drive the neighborhoods they want to live in and may even walk up and knock on the door to view the house. Be prepared to show your home at ANYTIME of the day.
3) Clear out a lot of the clutter you have around the house. If you don't have space to store your items, consider getting a small storage unit for a couple of months while the home is listed.
4) Consider using a professional staging company. They know what a buyer looks for in a home and will make sure your house is prepared in a way that makes a buyer feel at home when they previewing.
5) Make sure the front yard is clean at all times. Spends 15-20 minutes per day in the morning picking any trash and/or weeds that may be present. With the recent storms, weeds can pop up overnight. Also, if you have windows in your garage, keep them clean. When previewing homes, a buyer will scope out the front of the house while their Realtor is opening the lockbox.
6) Ask your friends and family for an "honest" opinion on what you could do to spruce up your home. Make sure they know you will not be offended, it's only business!
Remember, a first impression could mean the difference in receiving an offer from a buyer! Spend some time making sure your house is well prepared, at all times...
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