Ready to sell your home, but not sure where to start?
I have the expertise, experience and knowledge you need to help you sell your home quickly and successfully. It all begins long before you open your home to showings. You need to see your home like a prospective buyer. To do that, you need to look at both the inside and outside with a fresh perspective. If you follow these simple steps, you will be helping to set the stage for a property that shows great to potential buyers.
List of items that should be handled prior to listing your home...
Bathrooms
Clean, Clean, Clean... Nothing is less appealing than a dirty bathroom during a showing. As Ensuring that everything is in working order will always be a plus.
Doors and Windows
A Must clean, paint or fix. Your front door is a curb appeal feature, on occasion it's the first thing a prospective buyer may look at. At the very least this is where they enter your home, the better it looks, the better the first impression. Have your windows cleaned, have hardware usable, creates more light, and buyers love light and bright throughout a home. It shows pride of ownership, these are minor dollar values, in reality they are more a sweat equity feature that can go along way.
Walls and Floors
A fresh coat of paint instantly transforms a space, helping it to look neat, clean, and up-to-date. Always fix obvious wall imperfections like cracks and nail holes, before painting. Steam clean carpets and runners, and repair any chipped or loose floor tiles.
Atmosphere
Be mindful of the odours left behind by pets and smokers and consider using an environmentally friendly room fragrance to neutralize unpleasant scents. Replace light bulbs and add light fixtures in dark hallways, including basements, garages and closets.
Curb Appeal – Drive By Success!
First impressions can be everything. Many people simply drive by a listing and make a decision based on your home’s curb appeal. Don’t forget the importance of creating a well-manicured entryway – to entice potential buyers. Maintaining a neat and attractive exterior to your home will show buyers that you take pride in your property.
First Impressions...
The exterior of your home is the first thing people see when they arrive. Set the expectations right away.
Landscaping
Consider planting a few bushes and colourful mature flowers to create an eye catching display. Ensure that your lawn is well manicured: mowed, watered and void of brown spots.
Front Door
Look critically at your front entrance: does the door or the porch railing cry out for a fresh coat of paint? Polish the door handle and invest in a new welcome mat./p>
Front Porch
If it’s spring or summer, plant colourful containers to flank your entrance. If it’s autumn, rake leaves. During winter, clear the snow and ice from your walkway. Whatever the season, look closely to determine if any repairs are needed. All loose cement or rotting wood should be replaced.
Shine On
Many serious buyers will want to drive by your home after the sun goes down. Remember to ensure that all outdoor light bulbs are turned on in order to show your home in its best light.