Preparing Your Home For Sale

Are you ready to sell your home? Do you think now is the best time to put it out on the market? Before listing your home, it would be wise to take a few simple steps in getting your home ready for sale. Doing so will give you the best chance to have a number of prospective buyers and to receive offers that you will be happy about.

Below we break down the process of getting your home ready for sale.

1. Think Like a Buyer

What is it that you want in a home if you were a buyer?

Try standing outside the home you're about to sell and ask yourself...

"Do you want to purchase this home?"

"Do you want to invest your hard-earned money on this property?"

"Would you feel proud living here?".

Step inside and do the same thing. Give yourself some honest feedback without any biases. This home assessment will provide you with what still needs to be fixed before putting it up for sale.

In case you doubt your own objectivity, you can also invite a trusted friend or family members so they can give their opinion about the home.

2. Clean Up The Clutter

Before listing, spend time tidying up the interior and exterior of the house. First impressions last when it comes to buying real estate, so you want to showcase a clutter-free, welcoming home.

Buyers will only purchase a house that is in tip-top shape. Mow the lawn, prune trees, clean the fences, and do some painting work and minor repairs if necessary.

For the interior, pay close attention to the condition of the bathrooms, kitchens and other wet areas. These are some of the sections of the house where people become meticulous about. Cupboards, closets should also be clutter-free and organised.

Buyers will have your home in mind if it looks cared-for and well-maintained. It can also shoot up the property value.

3. Get an Inspection Checklist

Agents or brokers can provide you with an inspection checklist. Before putting it up for listing, you should complete the home inspection and make sure that everything is working as they should - from light switches, faucets, water pressure, water drains, etc. Check for signs of rising damp such as rotting carpets or mould on the ceiling and on the walls.

4. Use Interior Decor that Gives the Home a More Inviting Feel

In getting your home ready for sale, the light and space rule always applies. Make your home bright and with lots of space!

The good news is with the right type of lighting, decor and furniture, including how they are placed in the house can have an incredible impact on its energy.

Lightning - Natural light will always be a selling point. However, light fixtures are still essential. Use warm to warm white lights, closer to yellow in colour. This will give a calm and cozy feel.

Furniture - Use neutral coloured furniture to appeal to the widest possible market. Remove all worn out furniture. Position each to create a more open space where potential buyers can walk through.

Decor - Store away personal items and decorations such as photo frames of your family and yourself. This will be clutter for the buyer. If your budget allows you, hire the services of a property stylist. This can help maximise the potential appeal of your space.

5. Choose a Reputable Property Real Estate Firm

A good broker or real estate agent should have the experience, knowledge and charisma. They should be someone you can trust to sell your much loved abode. They should be able to answer your questions about selling properties and provide you with feedback and solutions if there are some issues with your home. Their goal should be to put your property in the market, sell it at a fair price and provide you with full communication throughout your partnership.

Realtor Gold Coast is a real estate agency with a difference. We promote a collaborative approach where we work together as a team to sell your home. If you are looking at getting your home ready for sale or would like a free appraisal, please contact us at +07 5525 1000, and we will be glad to assist you.