New year, new home selling strategies! Even though it’s only January, if you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, the smart move is to start prepping for success now. To help get the ball rolling, we’ve compiled our top tips to prepare you to list your home come springtime.
1.Make a List of Home Repairs
In order of importance, write down essential home repairs that you must have done by the time your home is put up for sale. This way, you give yourself time to work through the list and aren’t scrambling to get all repairs done at once.
2. Replace Address Numbers
Has it been a while since your address numbers or plaques have been upgraded? Time to replace them — buyers will respond better to new and improved signage, and as a bonus, the numbers will pop in property photos.
3. Up the Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything to buyers, so create a great one with easy upgrades to your home’s exterior. Pressure wash your driveway and sidewalks, tidy up the lawn and trim shrubs, and plant some flowers.
4. Do Spring Cleaning Early
Clutter is the killer of dreams when it comes to buyers visualizing themselves in your home. If you begin the process of deep cleaning now and work room by room, you are less likely to get overwhelmed when it’s time to list. Go through closets, storage areas, etc. and clear out all unnecessary items — you can donate what is salvageable and throw away the rest.
5. Paint, Paint, Paint
A simple way to elevate the style of your home is to repaint rooms. Buyers can tell the difference between old, outdated paint and a fresh coat, which means you’d be wise to update with a clean and sleek color palette.
6. Call Your Surterre Agent
As a home seller in these unique times, it’s more important than ever to work with a Surterre agent who is well versed in the latest health and safety protocols. To talk about a plan for getting your house on the market, contact your local Surterre realtor today.
