If you want to put your home on the market then certain things need to be done before you can do this. You need to make sure your home is looking its best in order to sell your home quickly. If your property appears to be in a state of disrepair then it will likely put buyers off.
Here is a list of four essential things you should focus on before you put your home on the market.
Declutter
One of the first major things you need to do before you can list your home and open it up to viewings is declutter. To declutter you should move anything that doesn’t ‘have a home’ and find a home for it. You could go to each room and sort your clutter into three piles. This should consist of the keep pile, the items you want to sell, and the stuff you wish to throw out. Selling your items is a great way of not only getting rid of your unwanted belongings but also a great way of making some extra cash for the move.
Benefits of decluttering mean that when potential buyers look around your home they will be able to envision their own belongings in the space. It also makes areas of your home appear larger than they are.
Repairs
Now it is time to wander around your property and take note of all the little things that need to be repaired. You may already have a to-do list of repairs, now is the time to do them. You especially need to make sure that there is nothing blindingly obvious wrong within your home, if there is this can put buyers off.
Make sure everything looks new and up to date. Anything tired and worn should be replaced or repaired. Your kitchen may be old and has been through the wringer a bit, if this is the case think about making some updates before you sell. You could even paint your kitchen cabinets to give them the illusion that they are brand new. White kitchen cabinets are all the rage and the addition of some lovely silver or chrome handles can give a lovely contemporary feel to any kitchen.
Deep Clean
Before you open your home to viewings it is important that you thoroughly deep clean your property. This is to ensure all dust and dirt that has collected in hard-to-reach places over the years is eradicated. Places to focus extra care and attention on are the baseboards, these are often overlooked during the weekly cleans.
If you are not confident in your cleaning abilities and are worried about missing sections of your home then you could call in professionals to help you. A cleaning company will do a thorough job leaving your home sparkling and looking brand new.
Exterior
Finally, an important thing to take note of when selling your home is that you are not only selling the interior. You are also selling the outside of your home. This is the first part of your property that potential buyers will see so it is important it looks welcoming and appealing.
Make sure the exterior and garden look in tip-top condition and you will have the buyers coming in thick and fast.
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