Prepping Your Home For Sale

Today's housing market is different than it was just a few months - or even a few weeks - ago. So you need to work with your agent to create a plan to get your home sold in the least amount of time and with the least amount of hassle. Start with preparing your home before it hits the market.

Price Your Home

First, price your home right for the market. The price sends a message to potential buyers, so if you price it too high it could put you at a disadvantage by discouraging buyers from making an offer.  But if you price it too low, some buyers may wonder if there's an underlying issue with your home. The goal is to gain the attention of potential buyers and get them to look at your home before they look at others that are on the market. Work with a skilled and experienced agent to be sure your home is properly priced.

Show Your Home's Condition

Next, be sure your home is in tip top showing condition! Just because you don't have a showing scheduled before you leave for work doesn't mean someone won't want to get in to see your home ASAP. Be sure beds are made, dishes are put away, counters are cleared and bathrooms are picked up. Keep all clutter out of sight as buyers need to be able to envision themselves living in your home and clutter is a big distraction. Ask for our quick checklist for preparing for showings!

Remove Personal Items

Speaking of buyers envisioning themselves in your home, another step to take is to remove all personal items like photos, diplomas and sentimental belongings. Start packing for your move by packing these items away! It's aso a good time to remove any excess furniture, clothing and household items, as that helps to make rooms, closets and cabinets look bigger.

It's often a good idea to speak with a home stager before listing your home to get help with how and where to place items, and what maintenance or quick updates can be done before listing your home to maximize your sale price. We have a staging team and handyman at our disposal, so you won't have to scramble to find professionals at the last minute.

Keeping these tips in mind will ensure your home stands out and brings in the perfect buyer!

 

As a leading Andover realtor, Tom Carroll and the team at The Carroll Group at RE/MAX Partners offers exceptional service to sell your home and navigating the market.