Five Tips To Prepare Your Home For Sale

Working to get your home in top shape for showings will help increase the value and shorten the sale time. Many buyers want move-in-ready home so consider these smart options to prepare your home for selling.

  1. Have a home inspection: Spending a few hundred will warn you about potential troubles that future buyers may point out. Making the suggested repairs before putting your home on the market will be helpful as well.
  2. Get Replacement Estimates: Get estimates for the work from the home inspection.
  3. Make Minor Repairs: Not every repair has high cost. Fix as many small problems as you can to show buyers that your house has been well maintained.
  4. Clear the Clutter: Simplify your counters, closets in order to maximize the space in your home. Pack up family photos, knickknacks and wall hangings to that potential buyers can imagine themselves in the home.
  5. Do a Thorough Cleaning: A clean house makes for a strong first impression so either hire a cleaning service or do it yourself. Don’t forget to wash windows, clean carpet and drapes for a fresh smell, wash light fixtures and baseboards. Pay attention to details such as fingerprints on light switches, polish doorknobs and don’t forge to tidy up the garage. *Courtesy of Houselogic.com

 


* Specific loan program availability and requirements may vary. Please get in touch with your mortgage advisor for more information.