Spring. My favorite time of the year and as a Realtor, the busiest home buying season of the year. If this upcoming season is going to be anything like last year, preparing your home for sale is not just important, but mandatory. Thanks to HGTV, today's buyers have high expectations and if you want to attract the stampede of showings, get ready to do more than power wash your home.
Spring Home Buying Season Tips
Fix all the small stuff.You may or may not want to have your home inspected before you list it, but know that the buyer will have an inspection before the sale is finalized. If theyfind small problems, they will worry that there are larger maintenance issues that they can't yet detect. œThey don't expect to find problems, and when they do they really start to become wary, Hildebrand says. œThat can kill a deal.
Get rid of oversized and excess furniture.The less furniture you have in your house, the larger it will appear when buyers are touring it. Sell or donate pieces you don't plan to move to your new home, and store large or ugly pieces. You can rent storage pods, fill them yourself and have them delivered to your new home.
Clear out all the clutter.That can be everything from magazines on a side table to the kids' boots in the hall to your blender on the kitchen counter. The home needs to look sleek and minimalist. Put everything you can away, but don't overfill closets because prospective buyers will look there, too. œIf we have too much stuff around and too much clutter, people want to walk out, Hardgrave says.
Deep clean your home.Everything needs to becleaned thoroughly, inside and out. You'll want to clean out closets, wash all the windows and have the carpets cleaned. Moving your out-of-season clothing elsewhere will make your closet look twice as big, Hildebrand says.
Focus on curb appeal.Most buyers drive by before they ever ask to come inside. It's time to trim trees, clean gutters, clear out dead landscaping and add new sod and flowers. Consider resurfacing your driveway, getting a new mailbox and numbers and painting your front door. œIt's a huge first impression, Hildebrand says. Make sure your home is lighted at night in case prospective buyers drive by after work.
Repaint in neutral colors.Builder white and beige look dated, with warm neutrals such as soft gray or pale taupe preferred, Hardgrave says. œEverybody likes their red dining room, but the buyers cannot picture themselves there, Lappin says. If your home is already painted in neutral colors, consider a fresh coat of paint.
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