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Curb Appeal
Your exterior says a lot about how your home is maintained both inside and out. When a buyer drives by your home or views photos on line this will create a lasting impression, so show them that your property is well cared for. When buyers see an attractive exterior they will be eager to stop and excited to view the interior as well.
Air Quality
Most people don’t think about these but they are an important part of preparing your home for sale. Buyers want to envision themselves living in the house, and if the home is not presented in a manner that will allow them to do that easily, most buyers will move on.
Depersonalizing
Depersonalizing is an important step when it comes to selling your home. It means that you need to let go emotionally and this can be a tough process. Now that you have made the decision to move, you need to commit to that and remove your identity from the house. Focus on turning your home into a “model home”. Disconnecting yourself from your house will allow the buyer to emotionally connect and envision themselves living there, not feeling that they are a guest in your home.
Flooring
Flooring is a very important part of preparing your home for sale. Buyers want a home that is move in ready and the flooring will reveal to them how well the home as been maintained. Up-to-date flooring is one of the top selling features buyers are looking for.
Furniture Placement & Lighting
Proper furniture placement will display the room to its full potential. Keep in mind the traffic flow and how the buyers will walk through each room. Lighting is also a key factor when it comes to preparing your home for sale. Make sure to have all lights on for pictures and showings. When your furniture and lighting are properly placed, you will be able to show off the prime features and allow buyers to see the specific function of each room.
Home Inspection
Consider having your home inspected before it is listed. By having this done you will learn if there are any major repairs needed and can address them before the house goes on the market. This will also show the buyer and their agent that you have been proactive. When it comes to finding the right home inspector, your RE/MAX agent is your best source for recommending someone. Once the inspection is completed you will be able to determine what the next steps are in preparing your home for sale.
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Painting
Buyers want to purchase a home that is move-in ready and this includes the paint colour. If your house is painted in very bright or unusual colours, then potential buyers may be turned off or feel that they can negotiate on your asking price. Neutral colours are restful to the eye and most buyers want to live in the home for awhile before deciding if they want to change the paint colour.
