We've all seen the real estate market slowing down in the past few months. Even though the media are having a ball painting the dreadful picture that there are no more buyers left, there are still plenty of people willing and eager to buy a home. If you want to sell your home fast, the right preparation is very important. Let's look at a few tips on preparing your house for showings.
Before you put your house on the market, be sure to repair all small stuff. Maybe that leaking faucet or that cracked window doesn't bother you, but it will bother the potential buyers. Make the real estate agent's job of showing your house easier and get everything together before the start.
Always have your house clean before a showing occurs. Nothing can distract a buyer more than a cluttered, messy environment. You don't have to maintain a quarantine or a surgically clean environment, you just have to make sure that there's no unnecessary clutter lying around.
Having your home staged by a professional can be worth the fees involved. A professionally staged home stands out from all the other homes. Oftentimes, more space is created by a few simple changes and buyers will look at your house much more favorably. Consider hiring a staging company.
No matter how cute your cat or dog is, keep pets away during a showing. Some people just don't like animals and there's not much we can do about that. Also, be aware of the fact that pets can smell, even your pet. We all get used to the regular smells in our house, so make sure you don't put a buyer off by having a strong animal odor.
These tips can give you an advantage over other home sellers if you use them. Prepare your home well and you stand a big chance of selling quicker and for more money!
Before you put your house on the market, be sure to repair all small stuff. Maybe that leaking faucet or that cracked window doesn't bother you, but it will bother the potential buyers. Make the real estate agent's job of showing your house easier and get everything together before the start.
Always have your house clean before a showing occurs. Nothing can distract a buyer more than a cluttered, messy environment. You don't have to maintain a quarantine or a surgically clean environment, you just have to make sure that there's no unnecessary clutter lying around.
Having your home staged by a professional can be worth the fees involved. A professionally staged home stands out from all the other homes. Oftentimes, more space is created by a few simple changes and buyers will look at your house much more favorably. Consider hiring a staging company.
No matter how cute your cat or dog is, keep pets away during a showing. Some people just don't like animals and there's not much we can do about that. Also, be aware of the fact that pets can smell, even your pet. We all get used to the regular smells in our house, so make sure you don't put a buyer off by having a strong animal odor.
These tips can give you an advantage over other home sellers if you use them. Prepare your home well and you stand a big chance of selling quicker and for more money!
About the Author:
James writes about real estate and staging homes. He also writes articles in Dutch on makelaar eijsden and makelaar.
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