The real estate market is in a great state for people who are ready to sell their homes. Prices of homes have increased dramatically and houses aren’t lasting long on the market. You may be asking, “How can I get my home ready to cash in on this opportunity?” This will be covered in the following:
Declutter and Clean Up
One of the easiest ways to prep your home is to do a thorough cleaning. You can hire a professional service or have your family or friends help. This includes errant dust bunnies and cobwebs left up in the corners of the room. A nice interior will absolutely showcase the house to perspective buyers.
Organize your own belongings as well. It will make things easier on you to pack up into a moving truck. This is a good opportunity to look for something you might have lost months ago!
Repaint/Go Over Marks
This includes any scuffs or even dirt clinging to your walls. Most markings and scuffs should come out with a little elbow grease and a cloth. Try to stick with the same paint as the walls if you need to go over any problem spots. If there are any cracks or holes in the wall, contact a handyman to help repair them.
Match The Outside With The Inside
Take a look at your home from the outside and imagine what someone else would see when they step onto your property. Do the plants look healthy? Does the lawn need a good mowing? Touch up any problems you can easily spot. You can even have someone inspect your roof and tiling if there’s been any damage from storms or if your gutters need cleaned out.
With a solid exterior, prospective buyers will be more than happy to come inside and see more of your lovely home. These are just 3 simple ways to get your house ready to sell. Don’t sweat the small things!
Your Knowledgeable Realtor in Redington Beach
The Ogilvie Real Estate team has been helping Redington Beach residents buy homes for years! If you’d like us to do the same for you, just give us a call at (727) 748-4999 or contact us online. We look forward to assisting you!
