Preparing for a Spring Property Sale

Spring is prime time to sell your home, and if you’re looking to sell this coming season, we have some great tips for getting your home ready to hit the market.

• Finish all repairs, projects, and paint jobs – If there are any large projects you want completed before you start showing your home, this may mean getting in outside help to ensure it happens timely. Buyers like to think that a home is ready to live in – not a collection of projects that they will have to fix.
• Inspect your home – Take the time to look through your home thoroughly to avoid any unpleasant surprises when you start showing your home. Look out for things such as plumbing leaks that may have caused water damage and broken seals on windows. If you see any evidence of rodents or insects be ready to find a solution.
• Keep your home clean – This may seem like it goes without saying, but you should try your best to keep your home clean and organized. Since you are trying to sell your home, you are probably preparing to move all of your belongings to your new home – get a head start on your move by packing up and removing items that you don’t use often, storing them in the garage, shed or the study. When you are cleaning, make sure you are paying attention to small details and keep blinds dust free, windows washed and your appliances clean.
• Perform fixture maintenance – Permanent fixtures such as taps, light fixtures, and shower heads can all be replaced at a very low cost while still providing a lot of visual appeal for potential buyers. Consider replacing them if you want to change the look of your home.
• Be confident in your asking price – Be realistic and knowledgeable about how much you will sell your home for. Perform thorough research about how much you can get for your home.

These simple steps will help you get everything ready by the time Spring rolls around next year. Good luck your property sale, we are here to help!