Selling Tips: Preparing for Sale

First impression is everything !!! To maximize on that curb appeal, your home needs to be at its best. Make your property stand out !!! Obviously, everything you always wanted to improve can’t all be completed prior to listing the home for sale, but with your realtor, you can identify some superficial simple items that will make a big difference and have a big impact for a potential Buyer.

 

A few examples would be paint and paint color. The color of the paint sets the mood for the property. With the help of  a local decorator, an appropriate color can be chosen to make the property glow.

Staging: The arrangement of furniture can be so critical  to show off the best features of the property.  Your property will be show its best with the proper amount of furniture, decorations, lighting, and furniture arrangement.

Your realtor can organize a professional to accomplish this. It does make  a huge difference.

General cleanup is a must. General organization from  closets and carpet  to  the yard. The property should not be too cluttered but should feel warm. A little elbow grease goes a long way. As a Seller you need to set up a system to have the property as clean as possible for each showing. Make it shine. It only takes 1 Buyer to appreciate the property and buy it.

Good working order:   Make sure all systems in the home are in good working order and have been serviced recently. Fix these prior to any showings. Things like leaky faucets, squeaky fans, inoperable windows, doors that don’t  close properly, burnt out light bulbs, etc should be repaired. The Buyer will ask that they be done anyway via their inspection. The Buyer will appreciate a well maintained property.

Documents: It is very helpful to have these documents available for the Buyer to get the whole picture when they visit the property: Survey, well and septic permits, HOA documents or website, pictures of property during other seasons, guest book if appropriate, rental figures for the past 3 years, amenities on site and nearby, bus routes, appraisals, floorplans,  warranties, etc. The Buyer will see and appreciate your effort to stand out in the market.

Projects: Depending on the property, some larger  projects may be worthwhile to boost the value of the property. Kitchens, decks, and bathrooms will usually reap the biggest return on the investment.

Indicators like the neighborhood, market conditions, and recent sales will help your realtor to evaluate and determine if the property value could increase in value by these improvements. Your effort can create more value and  a faster sale especially in a tough market.


A great first impression will give the Buyer comfort that the home has been maintained well. Buyers will remember that first impression all the way to closing.

Step outside the home yourself and walk in. What is your first  impression?

Scrutinize and make changes to give your property the most PIZZAZ possible !!!