6 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Market

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There are many things you can do to make sure that your home is prepared and in its most appealing state to buyers before you put it on the market.  Here are six of the most important things you as a seller can do to insure that when a potential buyer comes to your property, they feel at home.

Make a Great First Impression 

Home buyers decide whether they are interested in buying a home within the first 8 seconds of visiting the property, so making a great first impression is crucial.  In order to make that awesome first impression, you need to make sure the outside of your house is well manicured.  This includes mowing the grass, trimming bushes and shrubs, and mulching all beds.  By maintaining the exterior of your property, you help the buyer see that this home has been well cared for over the years.

Prep the Entry of Your Home

After you make a great first impression and set the bar high, it is now critical to continue to meet the buyer’s expectations.   This means that you must make sure your entry is in prime shape.  The steps and door must be cleaned and all mold work should be freshly painted.  You need to not only make sure that any buyers feel welcome coming into your home, but that they feel like all of their family and friends would be welcome in that home in the future.

Appeal to the Senses

By having music playing or a pleasant scent filling your home, you are able to give away positive vibes right when a potential buyer opens the door.  You want to make sure that the buyer feels as if they just opened the door to their new home.

Get Help in Staging Your Home

Many real estate services offer a professional staging consultant for free as part of their service.  Having someone else come through your home will not only help you eliminate any clutter and personal items, but will also show that every room in the house has a purpose.

Have Your Home Pre-Inspected

Repairs and repair negotiations are the number one deal killer when it comes to real estate transactions.  By having your home pre-inspected and any repairs fixed prior to putting your home on market, you eliminate any thought in the buyers mind that the home may have any maintenance issues.  You are going to save money in the long run by fixing any repairs before putting the house on market by getting a higher price when you sell your home.

Have a Pricing Strategy 

Discuss with your real estate expert all potential scenarios when it comes to selling your home. If you have an awesome pricing strategy, you will be prepared for all outcomes before you start the process of selling your home.