If you are thinking of selling, I am here to help. Below are some of the recommendations that I give to my clients prior to getting professional photography done, and, of course, any open houses.
1. De-clutter! Every single room should be cleaned up and out. Make sure there is no dust lingering and that there are not tons of loose items everywhere. Less is truly more! Let the house shine.
2. Remove all personal photos.
3. Remove anything of value, i.e.: jewelry, small electronics, computers, prescription medications, passports, credit cards, cash, etc.
4. Remove anything that is attached to the walls or the ceiling that you may want to keep. Do this prior to listing your home. You can tell buyers that the chandelier in the entryway is not included, yet they may still want it… even if they do not like it. It is best to remove anything like this (even wall sconces, etc.) before anyone sees it.
5. If empty, stage the home.
6. Make minor repairs if necessary.
7. Enhance your home’s curb appeal. Some quick ways to do this are with landscaping, or perhaps a freshly painted front door, and even by buying the home wash hose attachment to ensure that the exteriors are immaculate.
8. Make sure that your address is easily visible from the street. You might want to buy new house numbers to showcase your address, or do repaint your current ones.
9. Price your home correctly. If this is a home that has not seen any TLC in many years, I suggest you don't do anything to it, and simply clear everything out and price it accordingly, which could mean under market value.
I hope this helps you as you begin the process of selling your home. Do you have a copy of my book? It elaborates on many of these and more. Request a free copy now: