Prepare Your Home

4PREPARE YOUR HOME

Every seller wants to sell their home quickly, and every buyer wants to believe that the home they are looking at is the “right one.” As we prepare the home for sale, here are a few things to keep in mind during this preparation stage. Begin this process with one simple idea “This is not my home; it is a house.”

For this Seller’s Guide, we have broken down this process into three levels. As always, discuss with your REALTOR ®

what level is required to get the most value for your home.

LEVEL 1: THE BASICS

De-clutter

If it is not needed, remove it and put it in storage. Pack up the knick-knacks. Keep the counters clean. De-personalize

Remove photographs and memorabilia. Remember, this is going to be a fresh start for someone else’s dream, and you want them to be able to visualize making their own memories here. Deep cleaning

Clean the home inside and out. Clean inside the cupboards. Clean the grout in your bathroom(s).

Remove spider webs, dust bunnies, wash the windows, dust the furniture, clean the carpets, vacuum, etc. Don’t forget about the outside!

LEVEL 2: BEYOND THE BASICS

Painting walls

Think neutral colors. If you have off-beat colors, bring them back to a more neutral hue - it can help the buyer visualize a clean slate. Change room decorations and themes

Got a jungle-themed room? How about an all pink or blue kid’s room? For now, redecorate, repaint and turn it into a study. Think simple. Minor repairs

These repairs are not supposed to break the bank. If it’s a cheap and easy fix; fix it. Repair squeaky doors, holes in walls, leaking faucets, broken cabinet doors, and anything else that could deter buyers.

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LEVEL 3: WAY BEYOND THE BASICS

Major Renovations

Haven’t replaced that roof in 20+ years? Need to replace the carpet? Add better flooring? Remodel the bathroom? These more expensive repairs will add value to your home and are projects worth considering. Other Repairs

With larger repairs, it is important to understand that any work you put into the home should add value to the final sale price; if not, it’s not worth it.

HELPFUL TIPS:

x x Think of this process as a head start to packing. Even though some repairs may seem minor, they can become a major factor in determining whether a

x x x buyer will actually buy. Pay particular attention to rooms that smell; odors are a complete turn-off. Do not forget about the outside, this is your first impression. Scrutinize the home. If you were a buyer would you want to buy this home? You have lived here and you know all the pros and cons. Highlight the pros and help eliminate the cons.

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