Essential Projects to Complete Before Selling Your Home

When selling your home, you no doubt want to ensure that you get the best price possible. It’s important to know what to do in advance to boost your home’s selling price and help your home to sell quickly and above asking price. Which projects should you tackle prior to putting your house on the market?

  1. Create rooms that suit needs
    Rooms that are multipurpose can steer buyers away when they don’t see how it can suit their needs. It’s important to make sure that each rooms serves a single purpose. If a room appears to have more than one purpose take the time to remove any object that sends the wrong message. You don’t need that desk in your bedroom.
  2. Fresh paint is a must
    A home that is well loved and lived in will always benefit from a fresh coat of paint. Walls can often become dingy from wear and tear. Taking the time to add a fresh coat of paint with your prospective buyer in mind can help your home to stand apart from the rest. Leave accent walls for the new owners to add.
  3. Clean those floors
    Fresh and clean floors are attractive to everyone. No one wants to walk on old, dirty carpet. Take the time to clean or replace the carpet if you can’t remove it. Wood floors can use a good polish and refresh.
  4. Yes, you do windows
    A clean window will allow potential buyers to clearly see the natural light and truly appreciate all the property’s views. If you don’t want to take on the task yourself, a professional window cleaner can do wonders for the exterior of your home.
  5. Backsplash can update a dated kitchen
    If your kitchen needs an aesthetic upgrade, a backsplash can create the needed impact. A backsplash protects your walls, but also can add some personality to a dated space. This inexpensive upgrade can bring large gains.
  6. Check on your cabinets
    Is it time for your cabinets to have a refresh? Replacing or refreshing your cabinets can have a huge impact on the overall appearance of your kitchen. The cabinets are often the largest items in your kitchen and can draw a lot of attention. Take the time to repaint the cabinet fronts or upgrade the hardware. Even a minor adjustment can be helpful.
  7. Clean your home well
    Take the time to clean those often-overlooked places. Remove the dust from the ceiling fan blades, old picture frames and often avoided baseboards. Your oven and refrigerator should sparkle. Nobody wants to buy or spend time in a dirty home.
  8. Remove any pests
    It’s time to evict those unwanted houseguests. If there are any signs of pests within your home, take the imitative to call a professional pest control company and get rid of the problem and the evidence. Show potential buyers that you’re on top of any issues.
  9. Take the time to declutter
    Take the time to do a room-by-room decluttering. Take the time to clear countertops, thin out some furniture, reduce extra pictures and decors, and minimize children’s toys and pet accessories. People love to walk into a staged model home, you can do your part to make yours fit that bill.
  10. Boost the curb appeal
    Take the time to boost your curb appeal. Landscaping is one of the first things that a buyer will see when viewing your home. Take the time to start the ‘wow’ factor with the outdoor space and continue that feeling into the house.

These are just a few things that you can do to help you sell your home quickly and at the highest price possible. If you would like some help selling your home, we are happy to provide answers to your questions.

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