{"id":16454,"date":"2020-03-09T08:34:52","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T12:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=16454"},"modified":"2023-11-07T11:10:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T16:10:32","slug":"11-tips-to-get-your-home-ready-to-sell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/your-life\/moving\/11-tips-to-get-your-home-ready-to-sell\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Tips to Get Your Home Ready to Sell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The best home-selling season of the year in most of the\nUnited States is fast-approaching. If you\u2019re planning to sell your home this\nspring, you should be getting ready now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any home will sell \u2013 if the price is right. But buyers will\npay more for homes in good condition. Not only that, the market for houses that\nneed a lot of work is much smaller than the market for houses in move-in\ncondition. Most buyers prefer a home in move-in condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As anyone who has ever watched HGTV knows, buyers can\u2019t always see the good bones of a house that doesn\u2019t put its best foot forward. Making your home look its best, even when it hasn\u2019t been updated, is surprisingly easy and inexpensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top things to do to get your home ready to\nsell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.<\/strong> Declutter<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This step will by far make the most difference when it comes to selling your home. Cluttered rooms look smaller. Plus, prospective buyers often can\u2019t see beyond the mess to the house\u2019s good features. Remove all bric-a-brac (except for a few well-chosen pieces) and piles of stuff. Clean everything off your refrigerator and countertops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Remove some of your furniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people still live in their homes while they are being sold, so you can\u2019t remove things like beds \u2013 and, you don\u2019t necessarily want to, because your furniture helps prospective buyers see how the rooms can be used. But, you can remove oversized furniture pieces in small homes, bookshelves, shabby chairs and other non-essential pieces that make the home look crowded. Renting a storage space is one way to get your clutter and extraneous furniture out of the way. Books, out-of-season clothing, big sporting equipment, and other items can also be stored to make the home (and storage areas) look more spacious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Get rid of personal d\u00e9cor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remove all your personal and family photos, collections, knick-knacks and religious symbols. A new family wants to envision itself in your house, and the symbols of your family can inhibit that process. Put those items in your storage space and look forward to displaying them again at your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Deep clean<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re not a great house cleaner, hire a company to come\nin and give your house a deep cleaning. This includes looking near the ceilings\nfor cobwebs, cleaning under beds and washing windows. Dust bunnies don\u2019t make a\ngood impression. Have a plan to vacuum, dust and put everything away before\nshowings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Spruce up the yard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCurb appeal\u201d matters. Plant colorful flowers, or add them\nin pots around the front door. Update your house numbers and mailbox, and paint\nthe front door if needed. Your goal is to make your home appealing to someone\nwho drives by (or drives up to view it). You only get one chance to make a good\nfirst impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Repair small things<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People assume that a homeowner who doesn\u2019t repair small\nthings doesn\u2019t repair big things, either. Hire a handyman to patch up that hole\nin the closet you\u2019ve lived with for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Make selected home repairs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You rarely will recoup an investment in big-ticket repairs\nsuch as a new kitchen or new bathrooms. But consider whether new vanities, new\nlight fixtures or other less expensive renovations will modernize the look of\nyour home enough to attract more buyers. If your house looks dingy, inside or\nout, a fresh coat of paint will make a big difference. In some cases,\n\u201crenovation\u201d may mean removing something, such as heavy draperies or outdated\nvalences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Decorate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A few well-chosen d\u00e9cor pieces can really make a difference\nin the presentation of a home. When my house was for sale, I bought a white\nbedspread and white bathroom towels, which I kept out only when I knew\nprospective buyers were coming. Fresh flowers and a few well-chosen d\u00e9cor\npieces can make a home so much more appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Remove pets when you can<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t remove your pets while your home is for sale, make\nsure there is no trace of their smells. Dirty litter boxes can destroy the\natmosphere of even the nicest home. Clean pet areas daily and vacuum up pet\nhair frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Let the sunshine in<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Buyers don\u2019t like dark houses. If you know someone is\ncoming, open all the window coverings, in all the rooms, even the bathrooms,\nand open all the doors to all the rooms. Turn on all the lights, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Make a plan for showings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often, will you get an hour\u2019s notice or less when someone\nwants to view your house. The more people who see it, the more quickly you are\nlikely to sell. Have a plan you can execute quickly when you know prospective\nbuyers are coming. That plan should include removing or sequestering pets and getting\nall the family members out of the home, even if you just go out in the yard. Designate\na place you can quickly stash dirty towels, the kids\u2019 latest artwork and the\nsmall appliances on your counters. Then, quickly bring out the fresh towels,\nbedspreads and other d\u00e9cor items you use only for showing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The best home-selling season of the year in most of the United States is fast-approaching. If you\u2019re planning to sell your home this spring, you should be getting ready now. Any home will sell \u2013 if the price is right. But buyers will pay more for homes in good condition. 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