The best strategy for selling a home is to do what has worked for others. Ultimately, there are several steps in the process of getting your house ready to sell. Let us take a look at what can get your home market-ready:
Focus on curb appeal.
Keep your lawn mowed, your hedges trimmed, and consider adding flower beds for a bit of color. Replace your mailbox if it is damaged or in poor condition. Consider painting or replacing your front door. Check out our home staging tips for more information.
Clean and declutter.
Rooms will look larger if there’s less stuff in them. You might consider renting a storage unit to temporarily store all but the most critical pieces of furniture and decor. But don’t go overboard; it’s better to leave some furniture in the room than to have it completely empty, so potential buyers can imagine where their furniture would go.
Schedule a professional photoshoot.
The majority of potential buyers will see your home online before they see it in person, and first impressions are important. One Redfin study found that homes with professional listing photos sell for $3,400 to $11,200 more than their list price.
Start looking for your next home.
In the event that your home sells quickly, you’ll need to be ready to move. Here’s our advice on navigating the tricky situation of selling your home and buying a new one all at the same time.
