01 Connect with the Right Real Estate Agent for You
A good real estate agent is one you not only trust to help sell your home quickly and for the best price, but also to support and educate you throughout the selling process. Find one of our agents.
02 Prepare Your House for Sale
Start a master list of potential home repairs and other tasks, from tiny to major. Decide on a timeline for the start of your home sale, and work backward from the date of your first open house to figure out when you need to complete tasks. Which leads to...
03 Decide What is Actually Worth Fixing
It is unrealistic that you will be able to recoup the full cost of home improvements in the sale of your home - so make the most of your money and choose fixes wisely. Leaky faucets, cracked tiles, a broken doorbell or anything that doesn't work as should can raise a red flag for buyers.
04 Improve Your Home's Appeal
Potential buyers make a first drive-by trip to see your home and some will decide then and there whether attending the open house is even worth a visit. Draw people in with big, bold house numbers, a freshly painted front door or blooming flowers.
05 Make Necessary Tweaks and Adjustments
Budget-friendly fixes often have the biggest impact, so it makes sense to start there. Quickly clean the exterior and landscape, steam clean the carpeting, replace worn area rugs and fix any scuff marks, nail holes and paint cracks. If your bathroom needs updating, give it a quick makeover with a new showerhead, faucet and fluffy white towels.
06 Get a Fair Home Appraisal
Before your appraisal, make a list of recent improvements to your home, including everything from renovating the kitchen to painting the deck. And ask if your real estate agent can tag along on the appraisal- he or she may be able to offer some insight about the unique benefits of your home.
07 Stage Your Home to Sell
Aim to make as much room as possible on surfaces and inside closets and cupboards to show off your space. Make sure each room has a clearly defined purpose.
08 Save Money While Staging.
Pare back what you already own, and borrow items from a friend or relative if you need to fill in the gaps. If you do end up making a few purchases, choose things you would like to use in your new home, too.
09 Get your Listing Photos Right
The listing photos of your home will be responsible for drawing most people into that first open house. When the photographer comes to take pictures, make sure every lamp is turned on, all the window coverings are pulled open and the floors are shiny and clean.
10 Prepare Your Home for an Open House
You've put in a lot of work to get your home ready for showtime, so don't drop the ball by skipping important details on the day of the open house. Cleanliness ranks number one in the importance, so be sure to sweep up every last breakfast crumb and smear of toothpaste on the bathroom sink, and any dust in the corners
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