Selling your home may be an idea you are seriously considering, but that does not mean you are ready to put your home on the market just yet. You may be waiting to pay off your mortgage, you may be waiting for the kids to move out, or you may not be ready yet to part withĀ all the memories you have made in this home.
But that does not mean you donāt have to start preparing to sell.
What to Consider Before Listing Your Home
Many home sellers feel overwhelmed when they are preparing to sell their home for a number of reasons: There isĀ the daunting task of decluttering, theĀ sometimesĀ unexpected repairs that have to be made, and the seemingly endless list of squeaky doors and minor fixes that buyers would notice almost immediately.
And all of this happens in a short time.Ā (Read this Popular Mechanics article about what surprises this first-time home sellerĀ experienced to get an idea of what can happen.)
Prepare Now, Feel Less StressedĀ Later
You are in the perfect position right nowĀ to do what many home sellers do not have the chance to āĀ slowly start to get your home in order.Ā Here are ten home selling tipsĀ you can try now so you wonāt feel overwhelmed when you are selling your home later.
1. Start with the Necessary Repairs
Free yourself from future stressĀ by making any major repairs now,Ā whether that is repairing the HVACĀ or replacing the hot water heater.
2. Go for Neutral Colors
If you want to give your walls a fresh coat of paint, opt for more neutral colors. During home showings, neutral colors and dƩcor make it easier for home buyers to picture themselves living in your home, which is your ultimate goal.
3. Start Decluttering Now
Home sellers often find that decluttering isĀ one of the more frustrating and overwhelming tasks, butĀ if you start cleaningĀ theĀ clutter now, you will thank yourself later. A good rule of thumb: If you donāt love something and use it, lose it.
4. DeepĀ Clean Your Home Periodically
Sometimes it feels like the little things pile up quickly, donāt they? Try to stay ahead of minor maintenance and cleaning tasksĀ by:
- cleaning fixtures and light switch covers
- fixing broken doorbells
- repairing squeaky doors
- dusting high and low
- cleaning floors and windows
Check out our previous blog postĀ for moreĀ ways to clean, organize, and declutter your home.
5. Refresh Your Front Entrance
During the home selling process, making a fantastic first impression is the key to getting buyers in the door. Refresh your homeās curb appeal by purchasing a new welcome mat, painting the front door, and polishing orĀ replacing the doorknob.
List Your Home with Us for a Smooth Experience
We hope you found these home selling tips helpful.Ā We know that selling a home can be overwhelming, especially if the unexpected happens.Ā But we want to make sure that you have as painless of a sale as possible, so we will do everything we can to help you sell your home for top dollar and in a short time. So when you do decide to list your home, just give us a call.