If you are planning to sell your home soon, you’ll probably want to sell it as quickly as you can for as much as you can. Here are a few tips to help you make sure you get a good deal on your home:
1. Price it correctly. This is one of the most crucial steps in the home selling process, as pricing your home too high can lead to it languishing on the market for days or even months, and pricing it too low can lead you to get stuck with the raw end of the deal. Because this is so important, make sure to work closely with a knowledgeable and experienced real estate agent who will work with your best interests in mind and help you get as much for your home as possible.
2. De-clutter your home. Too much junk and clutter can make your home seem cramped and smaller than it really is, plus a messy home is never appealing to prospective home buyers. Take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of excess junk and clutter, and clear out any old, bulky pieces of furniture, and even old clothes and books. Consider holding a garage sale or donating these items to charity. After de-cluttering, get a head start on your packing by putting away personal items such as family photographs and mementos in storage. This will help to “neutralize” your home and make it easier for potential home buyers to envision themselves living in it. Remember that prospective buyers WILL peek and pry into cabinets and drawers, so make sure that you’re not just putting things away untidily.
3. Upgrade your home strategically. Quick and cost-effective updates such as giving your home’s exterior and interior walls a fresh coat of paint in a neutral color almost always pay off and help boost your home’s saleability. Other, more substantial upgrades such as renovating your kitchen, on the other hand, may not be worth it, so be sure to work closely with your real estate agent to decide which upgrades are necessary and which ones are not.
If you are planning to sell your home, let The Incorvaia Team make the process as easy as possible for you. Call us at 440-879-7130 today!
