It’s a good idea to take an objective look at your home to see what needs to be repaired or replaced. Your house will be scrutinized by potential buyers who won’t overlook smudges around the light switches, boxes stacked in the laundry room, or peeling paint on the backsplash. A spruced-up home makes a good first impression, which is essential for getting buyers to investigate further.
Ultimately, you want buyers to picture themselves living in your home. This means you will need to clear your home of all distractions, such as clutter and personal photos on the walls. Let us take you through the process.
1. Depersonalize
Help buyers see themselves living in your home by removing personal items like photos and collections. You want the buyer to look at your home, not your possessions.
2. Neutralize
Neutral paint, décor, and carpeting create a home for any lifestyle. Neutralizing also helps buyers see their own things in your house and picture themselves living there. Eliminating distracting colors and accessories lets the buyer concentrate on positive impressions.
3. Curb Appeal
Creating that excellent first impression of your home starts from the outside and can make or break a sale. If potential buyers don’t like what they see on the outside, chances are they won’t look any further, so make your home’s exterior look its best.
4. Deep Clean
Have your carpets cleaned professionally; if they are badly worn or stained, replace them. It’s a relatively inexpensive way to increase the appearance of your home.
4. Make all Necessary Repairs
Making repairs eliminates buyer objections before they arise. If you think something is too much trouble to fix, chances are the buyer will think so, too. Buyers tend to think repairs will cost more than they do. Don’t start any major renovations since it’s unlikely you will recoup the cost, but do repair leaky faucets, slow drains, torn screens, broken windows, and any other minor issues.