Preparing Your House for Sale

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Are you a homeowner planning to move somewhere new? If so, you will be getting ready to prepare your current property for sale. Depending on the condition of your property, there could be a lot to do in terms of preparation for a move. Not only do you have to think about packing up your belongings and sending them to your new house but you will need to carefully consider how to best present your home to potential buyers. Here are some things you need to pay close attention to when preparing to sell your property.

Maintenance

There are many things you can do to add value to a property but some of these home improvement projects probably aren’t worth the expense if you’re planning to leave in a few months. Instead, consider smaller maintenance projects around the house that need to be done. For example, a new coat of paint on the walls, or fixing a hole in the roof. If you have a swimming pool in your current home, consider looking into residential pool remodeling, especially if it’s looking worn out and needs sprucing up.

De-Clutter

You will want to do this to make your move easier anyway, but the decluttering process can also benefit your chance of making a sale. Although you won’t be able to remove the home of all of your belongings (you’re still living there, after all) it could help the place look more spacious by getting rid of most of the unnecessary items. Furthermore, it is easier for potential buyers to imagine themselves living somewhere if there are fewer reminders that the property currently belongs to someone else.

Garden

If your house has a garden area you should make sure that it is presentable. If your outdoor space is overgrown or is filled with junk like abandoned gardening tools, kid’s toys, etc., it looks far less appealing and like a lot of work. Although buyers might have their plans in mind for how they want the garden to look, it’s a lot more alluring if the outdoor area already looks ready to sit out in and enjoy the sunshine. Plus, it helps to make the rest of the property look well cared for. You can keep things simple by keeping the grass cut and flower beds looking pretty, or get more creative and choose an interesting garden design to wow those who view your property.

Professional Cleaners

Your house must be clean and tidy whenever interested buyers come to view the property. It should feel like a show home to help enhance the sense of space and to allow them to imagine themselves living there, not your family. You can do the cleaning yourself, or you can hire a professional cleaning service to take care of this task for you. The latter might be ideal if you’re busy preparing to move house or have a busy schedule.

Selling a property can be a challenge with an ever-changing market and a lot of other homes on offer. Give yourself the best chance of making a sale by considering the points above.