To have the best chance of selling your home, you need to prepare carefully it for viewings. This usually means making it more attractive to prospective buyers by improving the property, inside and out. However, these changes don’t need to be expensive, major renovations. Take a look at these quick tips on preparing to sell your home.
Clean Every Corner
A clean, bright, welcoming home is much more likely to sell than one with dingy corners. As well as getting your cleaning cloths into every nook and cranny, consider the light in your home. Swap dark curtains out for light ones or remove them completely. Open any shutters or blinds, and when you have viewings, turn on the basement and cupboard lights where you can.
Repaint in Neutral Colors
If you have flashes of bright or contrasting colors in your home, consider painting over them in a neutral shade. Your interior design choices might be bang on trend. However, many buyers like to see a home as a blank canvas on which they can imprint their own personality. Help them visualize what’s possible by making your home as neutral as possible.
Ensure Your Yard or Garden Is Neat and Tidy
The outside of your home is the first impression buyers get. Trim shrubs and trees, taking care to remove stray branches from the ground. Mow the lawn, and if necessary, take action to deal with weeds or bare patches of earth. A neat, attractive yard is a major contributor to curb appeal and can help sell your home faster and for more money.
If you’re holding an open house, light some scented candles or make a pot of fresh coffee. Scents that remind people of home will help them make that association with your property.
Key Takeaways:
- You should always prepare your house for an open house to show it off the best.
- You should thoroughly clean every corner and consider repainting any strange colors to something more neutral.
- Take care of the outside as well by fixing any paint issues, mowing the lawn, and more.
“We’ve compiled a list of important to-dos to check off the list before you have an open house.”
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