Preparing a House to Sell - What to Do and When

If you've made the decision to sell your house, it's important to start preparing it for sale as soon as possible. The more work you do up front, the easier it will be to sell your home and get the best price possible. In this blog post, we will discuss what you need to do to prepare your house for sale, and when you should do it. Let's get started!

Declutter Your Home

The first thing you need to do is declutter. This means getting rid of anything that you don't need, and making sure that your home is clean and organized. You want potential buyers to be able to see the house as their future home, not your current one. Start by going through each room and getting rid of any clutter. 

Deep Clean Your Home

Once you have decluttered, it's time to give your house a deep cleaning. This means cleaning areas that you normally wouldn't, such as baseboards and window sills. You want potential buyers to see a clean and well-maintained home. If you're not sure how to deep clean your home, there are plenty of resources available online.

Paint the Interior in Neutral Colors

If your walls are currently painted in bright or bold colors, now is the time to change them. You want potential buyers to be able to imagine their own style in the home, and that's difficult to do when the walls are already decorated. Stick with neutral colors, such as white, beige, or light gray. This will make it easier for buyers to envision their own personal style in the home.

Touch Up Your Curb Appeal

The next step is to touch up your curb appeal. This means making sure that your yard is trimmed and neat, and that your home's exterior looks its best. First impressions are important, so you want potential buyers to see a home that looks well-cared for. You can do this by power washing your siding, trimming your hedges, and adding some colorful flowers to your landscaping.

Make Repairs

Next, you need to make any necessary repairs or updates. If there are any areas of your home that need repair or updating, now is the time to do it. This could include anything from fixing a leaky faucet to painting the walls. 

Remember, you want your home to be in the best possible condition when potential buyers see it.

Stage Your Home

Once you've decluttered and repaired your home, it's time to start staging. Staging is the process of making your house look its best for showings. This includes things like arranging furniture, hanging pictures, and adding decorative items. The goal is to make your home look warm, inviting, and spacious. 

Find a Realty Agent 

The final step in preparing your home for sale is finding a realty agent. A real estate agent will help you price your home, market it to potential buyers, and negotiate the sale. They will also handle all of the paperwork involved in selling a home.

Of course, if you're going to hire a realtor to sell your home, you want the best. At Harvey Goodman Realtor®, there's a reason we're the #1 realtor in the Ohio Valley. It's because our agents are experts at working with our clients to fulfill their housing ambitions. 

If you're looking for an agent who will get you top dollar for your home, give us a call today and let's get started.