I Want to Sell My Home: Where Do I Start?

7 Tips for Preparing to Sell Your Home

Getting your home ready to list requires a strategic approach focused on attracting qualified home buyers and maximizing its perceived value. The Kingsway Realty team offers 7 tips to their sellers to jump start their home-selling experience.

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1. Engage a Professional Real Estate Agent Early
   Kingsway agents know the local market, pricing strategies, and staging advice. They can provide tailored recommendations and guide you through the entire selling process, ultimately leading to a faster and more profitable sale.
2. Your Home’s First impressions are Paramount
   Begin with curb appeal. Ensure the lawn is manicured, gardens are tidy, and the exterior paint is fresh or clean. The front door should be inviting; consider a new coat of paint or updated hardware. Repair any visible damage like cracked sidewalks or loose railings.
3. More Organization, Less Clutter
   Declutter ruthlessly. Buyers need to envision their belongings in the space. Remove personal items, excess furniture, and anything that makes rooms feel smaller. Aim for clear surfaces and organized closets and cabinets. Yes, home buyers will peek! Consider renting a storage unit for items you don’t need daily.
4. Deep Clean Meticulously
   A spotless home signals care and pride of ownership.  Clean everything: windows (inside and out), floors, carpets, appliances, bathrooms, and kitchens. Pay attention to details like baseboards, light fixtures, and grout. Not only will prospective buyers notice a clean home, they’ll feel more confident that what they don’t see has been equally cared for. Consider professional cleaning services for a truly deep clean.
5. Make Necessary Repairs
   Address any obvious flaws, from leaky faucets and squeaky doors to cracked tiles and chipped paint. Small repairs can prevent buyers from seeing larger, more concerning issues. Don’t undertake major renovations unless advised by your realtor, as you might not recoup the cost.
6. Neutralize and Depersonalize
   While your personal style is important to you, buyers need a blank canvas. Opt for neutral paint colors, remove highly personal photos and memorabilia, and consider staging with neutral décor to help buyers visualize themselves living there.
7. More light feels like more space
   Open curtains and blinds to let in natural light. Ensure all light fixtures are working. Arrange furniture to optimize flow and make rooms feel spacious. Mirrors can also help create the illusion of more space. A spacious feel appeals to buyers.

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Sell your home with more confidence. Call on the professionals at Kingsway Realty to get your home on the market, attract qualified buyers, and close the sale. Get in touch with the contact form below or find your agent here.

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