It takes skill to make your Champaign County home more appealing to buyers, and if you don’t prepare properly, you may not reach your desired selling price. If you decide to sell, an experienced realtor such as Rose Price can offer more personalized advice. But these tips can be applied to anyone hoping to attract a motivated buyer.
Tackle DIY Jobs
Maintenance issues tend to put buyers off if the homeowner hasn’t kept up with them. This is a red flag that there may be more serious problems with the property. If there are any outstanding maintenance issues, tackle them before you put the house on the market. Simple jobs like fixing a broken door handle or touching up some paintwork might seem like they are not worth your time, but they are worth doing.
Deep Clean
Spend a couple of days cleaning your property from top to bottom. Rooms should be free of dust, grime, mold, and cobwebs. Get rid of spiders by vacuuming under furniture, wiping down paintwork, and cleaning your dark corners. Every room should smell fresh when visitors enter.
Tidy Up
This is an excellent opportunity to get rid of unnecessary clutter. Moving out will be easier if you get rid of more now. If your rooms are cluttered, they look small, and you want them to feel spacious. Remove excessive ornaments and books and pack up items you don’t need. Organize shelves and storage units so they look stylish but uncluttered by adding a few select items.
Store boxes somewhere out of the way, like a garage or storage unit. Dispose of anything you don’t need by selling it, giving it away, or throwing it in the trash.
De-personalize
A home’s personality helps it stand out to buyers when it is marketed. Although it’s better to keep as little personal stuff as possible around the house. Your goal is to help the buyer imagine how their home will look if they live there. Photos and ornaments are fine, but don’t make it feel too niche.
Dress Your Rooms
Make sure rooms are styled for the right use. For example, if you have a bedroom that’s filled with miscellaneous junk and no bed, transform it back into a bedroom so viewers can picture it in their minds as a bedroom.
Borrow furniture if necessary, or if you are selling a high-value property, employ a home staging company to maximize its potential. Photos matter, so presenting the property at its best is crucial.
Selling a property doesn’t need to be a nightmare. If you follow the above tips, you can achieve a quick sale with zero stress.
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