GETTING YOUR HOME READY FOR A SPRING SALE

Thinking of selling your home this spring?… don’t wait to get it ready. The low inventory has been driving up demand and gearing the real estate market up for a very busy spring.

During inspections, buyers will often renegotiate the sale price based on the inspection’s findings. To stay in the driver’s seat, sellers should address major issues before putting the house for sale. This approach will most likely save you – the seller- time, money, and unnecessary frustration 

Do not assume the strong market will last forever, take advantage of this seller’s market, get your house ready, and list now!

At Team Eisenberg we work with many general contractors, organizers, and stagers, who can assist you in moving, packing, fixing, or just organizing your house.  

Here are the main things to do to ready your house for the market and, maximize the return on your “investment”

1. Enhancing the Curb Appeal of your home

First impressions are crucial, and Curb appeal is as important as ever.

 Paint the front door if it is worn as well as the front of the house. Do your spring clean-up and get rid of dead leaves, branches, and weeds. Make sure to wash your walkways and driveway and if you have potholes in the driveway have them repaired.

When buyers pull up and see a well-kept yard, it means the home is well-kept on the inside as well.

2. De-Cluttering

The less you have, the larger your home will appear. Getting buyers into the home is half the battle, make sure they don’t lose interest because your house is loaded with stuff

De-cluttering means, organizing and removing most of your stuff and putting it away say in the garage. Most rooms have too many pieces of furniture. Buyers should be able to move freely around the rooms, without bumping into end tables and ottomans. Don’t forget to de-personalize as well. Buyers like to envision themselves living in the home. Takedown family photos and remove notes and postcards from the refrigerator.

3. Paint Rooms

Getting a fresh coat of paint on walls will immediately brighten them up and make the home look new. This is one of the more efficient and least expensive ways to spruce up the rooms in your home. Use neutral colors for a more current, and updated look. Painting rooms also help to maximize space and make them appear larger and are one of the biggest returns on your investment in any home improvement project.

4. Clean Like You’ve Never Cleaned Before

The kitchen and bathrooms need to be immaculate. We recommend you dedicate more than one afternoon to getting your home to sparkle. Set aside a few days to clean rooms from top to bottom. Wash windows, floors, curtain sheers. Shampoo rugs. Make the beds. Dust shelves. Counters, sinks, tubs, and appliances should sparkle. Clean all switch plates. A bright, spotless house will make your home much more appealing to buyers

5. Brighten Up!

Buyers prefer bright cheerful homes to those that appear dark and cramped. Keep drapes and shades open to allow more natural light into the home. Awnings on decks should be retracted. Replacing low-wattage light bulbs with brighter ones and changing some fixtures out completely will open and brighten up a room instantly. You would be amazed how adding a lamp to a dark corner can open and add space to the entire room.

6. Make Small Fixes

As buyers tour your home, if they spot a broken railing or leaky faucet, it gives the impression that everything in the house hasn’t been cared for. That’s why it’s so important to take the time to repair any small projects you’ve been putting off. Replace missing tiles, fix torn screens, and touch up holes or cracks in walls. Replace cracked windowpanes and moldings. Making repairs like these won’t cost a lot of money, yet they will have a huge impact on a buyer’s impression of your home.

At Team Eisenberg we have all the resources to help you out with any of the tasks. We are always available to come to evaluate and help you get your house ready to market.

Call today at 201.341.4765