As you shop for a new home, you're likely going to open houses and looking at online listings, so you know first-hand that a home in tip-top shape will command the best offers. You can address any glaring issues such as dirty tiles in the bathroom, worn-out carpets or dated kitchen drawers and cabinets fairly easily. You will also want to repair any leaky faucets, creaky doors or broken window frames. Regardless of how much you are willing to repair, you should most definitely give your home a deep cleaning from top to bottom so that each room is sparkling and odor free.
Declutter as much as you can too, especially if you are living in the home that you are selling. Prospective buyers are going to be curious about closet space, depth of cupboards and the spaciousness of each room. Help them visualize how they would fit into your home by clearing it out so they have a clean slate to work with. This applies to your bookshelves, countertops and tables too.
Your agent will also guide you on curb appeal - lingo for what potential buyers can see of your home from the street. You want to provide a pretty picture of your home to entice people to ask for a viewing. Some ways you can do this is to include refreshing the exterior with a new coat of paint, tidying your front yard and making sure your garage is organized.
If your home needs a major renovation, such as remodeling the kitchen, finishing a basement or adding central air conditioning, you'll need to decide whether investing in the renovation will help garner a better sale price. Statistics suggest that your home won't sell for more than 15% above the median price of other homes in your neighborhood, so before you put in marble floors or state-of-the-art kitchen appliances to bump up your sale price, consult your agent.
Be sure to use a professional photographer to take high-quality pictures of each room in your home. Most homes are viewed online now with 360-degree virtual tours for each room. Before the photo shoot, you should stage every room in your house to capture your home at its best.
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