Smarter Ways to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

There are smarter ways to get your home ready to sell than just adding a new coat of paint and clearing some clutter. These days, preparing a home for sale is a bit more complicated than that. There are many strategies you can use to realize your real estate goals, as you will see below.

1. Embrace the Digital Age with Virtual Home Staging

You might not have heard of virtual home staging real estate services if you have not sold a home in recent years, but virtual home staging can digitally transform your living space, without the cost and time constraints of traditional home staging. Virtual home staging allows those who are viewing your home online to see the rooms of your home digitally staged with virtual 3D furniture chosen from a catalog.

Some homeowners use virtual staging not just for selling, but also to test the rental market first. So, if you’re considering renting your property out before selling (or maybe even backtracking on selling as some people do), then you’ll quickly realize there’s a whole world of free vs paid landlord software out there, as well as just general property owner and property management software in general too. 

2. Declutter Like You Mean It

Decluttering is not optional when it comes to getting your home ready for sale, but it’s not always easy to let go of things. If you haven’t used something in a year, it’s probably time to say goodbye. Your home will look better, and you’ll have less to pack!

3. Fix the Quirks (Even the Ones You’ve Grown Fond Of)

We all have those little quirks in our homes we’ve grown to accept. The squeaky floorboard, the jamming drawer. But, buyers won’t find them charming. Fix those little annoyances before they become big turn-offs.

4. Neutralize Your Space

You may adore your fuchsia feature wall, but it might not be everyone’s cup of tea. So, it’s never a bad idea to opt for neutral colors that make your space look bigger, brighter, and more inviting. It’s like setting a blank canvas for potential buyers to paint their dreams on.

5. Curb Appeal: First Impressions Matter

Don’t forget the exterior. Mow the lawn, trim the hedges, and maybe even add some welcoming potted plants. Remember, curb appeal is like a good handshake; it sets the tone for the rest of the meeting.

6. Quality Photos: Worth a Thousand Words (and Maybe Thousands of Dollars)

In the age of online listings, your photos need to pop. For the absolute best photos, make sure that you or your real estate agent hires a professional photographer to capture your home in the best light.

7. Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection

Consider a pre-sale home inspection to uncover any hidden issues. It’s better to deal with them now than have them pop up and scare off buyers later. Think of it as a preemptive strike in the home-selling battle.

8. Sweeten the Deal

Sometimes, it’s the little things that seal the deal. Offering a home warranty or covering some closing costs can make your home more attractive. It’s like giving a parting gift to your buyer – “Thanks for buying my house, here’s a little something to remember me by!”

This all might seem like a lot of effort, and you may be daunted by the tasks ahead of you, but think about how happy you’ll be when you can sell quickly and get a great price for your home. If you haven’t done so already, it’s a good time to get some moving quotes too. If you need a starting point, check out Just Move It. Enjoy this next chapter of your life!

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