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Preparing your home for sale can be a daunting task, but the effort is well worth the reward. As a Real Estate company, of course, recommend you first step should be hiring us, but putting a little work in yourself, especially in the beginning, can ensure your home stands out in a competitive market and captures the attention of potential buyers.
Below are a few pointers to help you prepare your house for sale.
Cleaned and Decluttered
Cleaning and decluttering your home is the first and most important step in preparing it for sale. This includes removing excess furniture, personal items, and cleaning the inside and outside of the property. You want your home to appear as spacious and welcoming as possible so that potential buyers can picture themselves living there. Your agent, will probably recommend you remove anything personal in nature, that means even pictures of the family should go. Sounds weird I know, but the ideal is to remove the idea someone else lives in the home. If you live there, it can be hard for they buyer to see themselves in the home.
Small Repairs & Updates
After decluttering your home, it's time to focus on required repairs. Notice we say "required" repairs. These repairs can include things like repairing leaks, replacing old fixtures, and repainting walls. It's critical to address any obvious issues that might turn off potential buyers. You don't want to give them any reason to doubt the home's overall quality or upkeep. In this case, buyers will be judging a book, your home, by it's cover.
Curb Appeal
The exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will notice, so make a good first impression. This includes tasks such as mowing the lawn, trimming bushes, and planting new flowers or plants. Consider repainting your front door or installing new outdoor lighting to make your home appear more welcoming.
Hire a Professional
Okay, now we have to go hard about the importance of hiring an experienced Realtor. When we say experienced, we mean a team that has the scale and sales volume to support the sale of your home. The average real estate agent only closes a few homes a year. An experienced agent, like AtlantaState.com, close over 100 per year. There are a few things you Realtor will do to ensure your home receives maximum exposure and sells for the highest dollar amount possible.
Professional Staging
Staging your home for showings is an important step in preparing it for sale. This includes rearranging furniture, adding décor and accessories, and making each room appear as spacious and functional as possible. In some cases, your agent may recommend the complete removal of your furniture in exchange for modern items that match current trends in the market.
Pricing
Correctly pricing your home is critical to attracting potential buyers and ensuring a successful sale. You want to make sure that your home is priced competitively in the market, but also high enough to give you the best return on investment. This is where a experienced agent comes into play. Price too high and your home will sit on the market, only to have to be reduced, and may even sell for less than it should. Easy equation, the longer your house sits on market, the less it will fetch. Opposite of that, if the prices is too low, you can leave thousands of dollars on the table. This is often what happens with FSBOs (For Sale Buy owners). In fact, AtlantaState.com's real estate investment team routinely targets FSBO for great deals for our investors. It's not uncommon to pick-up a property 10% to 20% under market value because the buyer is uncertain on pricing.
Professional Photographer
Obtaining the best price on your home is about driving traffic to your home. A professional photographer can assist you in presenting your home in the best light possible. High-quality images are essential for attracting potential buyers and accurately representing what your home has to offer. Professional photography can help your home stand out in a crowded market and increase traffic. Homes with cell phone photos will sit on the market. May we say again, this is why hiring an experience realtor is key. Experienced agents have the resources to invest in professional staging, photos, videos and marketing material.
Pre-Listing Inspected
Having your home inspected before putting it on the market can help you identify any issues that may turn off potential buyers. It also allows you to address any concerns ahead of time, giving you an advantage over other sellers who may not have had their homes inspected. While this is not recommended for newer homes, if you have an older home, it may be wise as any defects will be discovered when the buyer hires their own inspector. Putting it all on the table, can be the best way to start the selling conversation with a potential buyer.
Showings
When it comes to showings, it's critical to be prepared. This includes having your home clean, tidy, and ready for guests. Check that the lights are turned on, the temperature is comfortable, and that all personal items have been removed from the property. Showings are super annoying. Most buyers will want to see your property on the weekends, after work in later hours of the day etc. Be prepared to be out of your home often. Limiting showing hours can drastically reduce your homes selling price.
Preparing your home for sale can be a difficult process, but by following these guidelines, you can make it as stress-free as possible. You can help your property stand out in a competitive market and attract the attention of potential buyers with the right approach. If you have any questions or concerns about preparing your home for sale, please don't hesitate to contact the AtlantaState.com team. We'd be happy to provide you a free comparable market analysis and discuss these steps in person with you day or night 7 days a week.
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