One of the biggest mistakes to avoid when someone is interested in selling their home is not preparing the home properly. This usually happens when the seller becomes impatient and rushes to complete the transaction as quickly as possible. However, remember that when selling a home, appearance is everything.
This doesn’t just mean cleaning, but also arranging the house in such a way as to create a pleasant atmosphere for the client, because if you want to get a higher price for the house, you need to show the potential buyer what they are getting for their money.
Any improvement in the layout of your home can help you get a better price when selling your home, as potential buyers are ready to point out any detail that is not right in an attempt to get you to lower the price.
Preparing the house for sale
1. Professional cleaning
It is a process that does not cost much but is extremely important. A deep cleaning means removing dust that has settled everywhere, cleaning the ornaments on the walls down to the blades of the fans. A real deep cleaning means removing dust collected on the hanging frames, down to the panels. Remove all stains and marks on the walls. In the bathroom and kitchen, all possible mold stains should be gone, silicone sealant should be restored where necessary and limescale removed from the plumbing fixtures. Clean the inside and around the oven, and the refrigerator should be sparkling. Finally, the filters for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system should be replaced.
2. Make minor repairs
In some markets you can sell a house in poor condition, but in normal markets, necessary repairs can reduce the price. Replace cracked floors or tiles, fix faucets and doors that don’t close properly, and fix kitchen drawers that are stuck. Consider a neutral wall color. Also, replace burned-out light bulbs and check that switches and outlets are in good working order.
3. Applying a fresh coat of paint
Unless it has been recently painted, a fresh coat of paint will freshen up your home and make it look brighter. Over time, walls will develop wear and tear and, most importantly, dust that dulls the brightness. A fresh coat of paint will make your home stand out and stand out less on the market. If you have accent walls, it is best to paint them white when you are repainting them to let the buyer imagine the new decor of your home and the color they want the walls to be.
4. Wash the windows
Windows are another part of the house that you are used to and may not notice the real situation. It is important to wash the windows very well but not only inside but also outside. This way the house will show how bright it really is. Professional window cleaning before showing the house will help bring in natural light and allow buyers to consider the real offers.
5. Eliminate clutter
Another step in preparing your home for sale that only takes time but has important consequences is removing clutter from every room. Every buyer loves to walk into model homes that are not cluttered and cluttered. It is not very easy to compete with them. Not only do you need to remove clutter, but it is preferable to reduce as much as possible of the furniture and decorations so that everything is simpler when the buyer imagines the arrangement he wants.
6. Yard and garden landscaping
Landscaping around the house is very important in getting a better price. It is important that the installations are reviewed to work well and without improvisations. Driveways and curbs need to be redone. Home sellers are advised to put fresh mulch around the plants, reseal the bare patches on the lawn and add some colorful flowers to the garden to really brighten up the look of the house.
7. Eliminate pests
One project that sellers sometimes overlook is pest control. If there are signs of pests around the house, clean up the signs and call a pest control company to take care of this project. If this is in the works, don’t hide details from the potential buyer so they can continue to monitor any ongoing activity.
8. Pay attention to pets
Any seller knows that things scattered around when a potential home buyer visits don’t make a good impression. The same goes for toys, accessories, and furniture for pets. Before a potential buyer views the property, an effort should be made to ensure that all accessories and pet necessities are arranged neatly and in plain sight.
9. Upgrading kitchen cabinets
Since the largest and often most expensive component of a kitchen is the cabinets, refreshing them is a great way to update your space. Options range from simply painting your cabinets stained or stained to replacing the doors and drawers with new ones. For a very budget-friendly refresh, give your cabinets a thorough wash and polish with a surface restorer.
Refreshing your cabinets can give them a new look without a major remodel. By simply repainting the cabinet fronts, your kitchen can look largely redone without any actual construction. If the style of the cabinets themselves is outdated, consider replacing just the fronts, which is much more cost-effective than brand-new cabinets.
10. Re-covering the wall in the workspace area
Most real estate experts consider it very important to re-cover the wall in the work area, behind the stove and sink. This area is not very large, about 20 square meters, and whatever covering solution is chosen, the investment is not too large, and the effect is very important, giving the entire room a fresh and comfortable look.
