It's a new year and that means time for new beginnings; you’re selling your home. One of the major things you can do to make your home more attractive to buyers is something that you can do yourself. Downsize, clean, make way for the new people that want to buy your home. Think of it as pre-packing.
What a buyer is trying to do when they walk through a home, is imagine themselves in that space. So, if you are truly motivated to sell-- take yourself out of it! By creating a more neutral atmosphere, it is easier for the potential buyer to color themselves into your home. Use a storage space for unique pieces. Downsize by donating any unwanted items, you know, those items you don’t even notice in your hallway anymore simply because they've been there for that long! Taking your unique style or your clutter out of the equation can help sell your home! Once you’ve done the basics, really look at your home with a critical eye both inside and out. Does anything need a little sprucing up? Cleaning a doorway will brighten a buyers welcome into your home. Any scuff marks on the walls from bikes or soccer balls will quickly draw the eye. Trim the hedges. Be detail oriented. While these seem like small things, together they help create a collective feel for your house that the buyer will take with them when they leave.
Use up a weekend. Make it an affair. Make it a charitable affair! Go as far as cleaning your closets and donating unwanted items. Its a way to make your future packing a little lighter, give yourself a small tax break by saving donation receipts, and inviting the future buyer into your home. Once all that work is done, it will just take some slight upkeep when your real estate agent calls with a potential buyer.
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