Making your house attractive to sell requires some effort, but it can be well worth it in the long run. The best way to make a home look more attractive to potential buyers is to do some staging. Doing a deep clean of the home is essential, and getting rid of clutter will help make it look more organized and inviting. Also, make sure to attend to minor issues that seem unsightly and make home improvements like adding paint and landscaping.
Home Preparation Checklist
Make sure your home is ready to lure in onlookers with these tips:
- Power wash siding and walkways
- Hang easy-to-read house numbers
- Plant blooming flowers and fresh greenery
- Mow lawn, reseed or add fresh sod
- Wash windows
Lock away valuables and secure sensitive documents. This is the easiest improvement. Pack away toys, clear surfaces, and simplify bookshelves. Put away as much daily clutter as possible.
Replace door handles, cabinet hardware. Make sure closet doors are on track, fix leaky faucets, and clean the grout. De-personalize your home.
Staging Tips for Quick Sale
Know the two hot spots. The rooms buyers inspect most are the kitchen and master bath. They add the most value, so they need to look their best. Nationally, March is best to sell quickly, while July maximizes profit.
Presentation can add 5-10% to your sale price. Style your property to maximize appeal and attract buyers. Create an emotional connection by making them imagine living there.
Market your house online, post on local MLS, and hold an open house. Keep home ready for tours.
Clean thoroughly. Shampoo carpets, scrub tile, wash windows. Make every nook and cranny shine.
Choosing the right realtor sets up success. Assess the local market to understand value and competition.
Maximizing Your Sale Price
How to make your house look expensive:
- Paint doors a contrasting color
- Add molding/wall trim/architectural details
Best interior paint colors to sell are light and neutral tones like beige, grey, and off-white.
One of the best ways to sell your home for more money and quickly is to declutter, clean, and stage the space. A dirty, cluttered home will feel small and make a buyer wonder how much money they’ll have to spend to get the house move-in ready.
First impressions count. A well-presented home is more likely to be sold at a good price. Make last-minute touches before inviting potential buyers such as ensuring beds are well made and bed sheets are crisp.
Knowing how to prepare your house for sale starts with understanding what buyers are looking for. Move things around and rearrange to help make each room shine and give your house a nice deep clean to make it feel fresh and new.
Manage the emotional bond with your house to make sound, businesslike decisions and focus on the new life you’ll create when you move.