Doing a real estate agent walk-through before listing your home is essential for a successful sale. It’s rare for a home to be 100% ready for sale right away. At the home walkthrough, I will identify projects that will give you the highest return on investment and reduce the days on the market. Most of the projects usually consist of simple updating or decluttering. I created a detailed 11-Step Guide for my clients that covers key items to address before putting your home on the market. You only have one chance to make a great first impression, and following these home-selling tips will help you make the most of it.
My Top 5 Things to Do Before Listing Your Home:
- Take Care of Deferred Home Maintenance – Pre-listing Inspection: To avoid complications during the home inspection and prevent buyers from backing out or demanding excessive repair credits, address all deferred maintenance issues by scheduling a pre-listing inspection. This will help identify and fix potential problems beforehand.
- Declutter, Declutter, Declutter – Less Clutter, More Equity: Remove excess items, furniture, and organize your space to make your home appear larger and more inviting, which can increase its perceived value.
- Paint or Touch Up the Inside of the Home: Refresh the interior with a clean, neutral white paint to create a blank canvas that appeals to a wide range of buyers.
- Deep Clean the Home – Inside and Outside: Ensure your home is spotless by thoroughly cleaning every nook and cranny, both inside and out, to make a great first impression.
- Tackle Curb Appeal and Backyard: Buyers will form an emotional impression of your home within 15 seconds of entering, making the entrance experience crucial. Since the backyard is typically the final stop on the home tour, it’s also important to invest time in preparing it.
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