Your search results

Preparing to Sell

Posted by Umesh Chokshi on July 11, 2022
1

Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.

Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the radiators doesn’t mean a buyer will too. If you have hardwood floors that need refinishing, be sure to get it done—hardwood is a huge selling point. Buyers like to snoop around, so be sure to fix any sticky doors or drawers as well. Finally, don’t forget to address any issues with the exterior—fences, shingles, sidewalks, etc. After all, without curb appeal, some buyers may never get to see the inside.

Neutralize. You want buyers to see themselves in your home. If your living room has lime green shag, wood-paneled walls, and all your collectibles and personal photographs, this will be much harder for them to do. Try replacing any bold color choices in your floors and walls with something more neutral—beiges, tans, and whites. Repainting and reflooring will make everything look fresh and new, and help prospective buyers imagine all the possibilities.

Stage. Once your house is clean and updated, it’s time to play dress up. Home stagers can add small details and décor touches that will bring out the possibilities in the various spaces in your home: lamps, mirrors, throw rugs and pillows, flowers, decorative soaps and towels, patio furniture. Home staging can be particularly useful if your home is especially old or if the exterior looks dated. Think of it as a little mascara and rouge—if it’s done right, you notice the beauty, not the makeup.

One thought on “Preparing to Sell

  • Selenat
    on June 28, 2024

    This piece was both insightful and entertaining! For additional info, visit: FIND OUT MORE. What do others think?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

  • Contact Us

    Consult Realty Inc, 325 Matilda Pl Cary, North Carolina 27513

    919 638 3771

    umesh.chokshi@consultrealty.com

  • Get in touch!

    Not Accepting new entries.

  • Mortgage Calculator

Compare Listings

Get a Free Callback

Not Accepting new entries.