THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME
HERE IS HOW......
1. Clean
You’ll want your home to give potential buyers a good first impression. Not only can a dirty home distract buyers from appreciating your home’s best features, but it can also give the impression that you haven’t taken care of bigger maintenance and upkeep tasks.
2. Inspect
Many sellers choose to pay for their own pre-inspection. A home inspector will take a thorough look at your home’s structural components, major systems, and appliances, and report back on any issues that may be red flags to potential buyers. A pre-inspection can help you prioritize any repairs that need to be done and direct you toward a reasonable sales price.
3. Repair and touch up
Even if you don’t have any major repairs that need to be taken care of, it’s important to go through your home and complete any minor repairs you’ve been putting off. Patching holes, repairing trim, and repainting can make a big difference.
4. Appraise
You may also choose to get an appraisal of your home. A big part of the process of selling a house is deciding on a list price, and having an objective, professional opinion on the value of your home can be helpful.
5. Stage
There are two ways to stage your home. First, you can simply declutter, remove personal effects like family photos, and arrange furniture in a way that highlights your home’s best attributes. Or, you can hire a professional stager. Either way, the goal is to help potential buyers picture themselves living in the home.
6. Price
The process when selling with an agent: When you’re working with an agent, you can rely on their expertise to guide you to an accurate list price. They’ll start by providing you a comparative market analysis (CMA, commonly known as comps). Since they’re not emotionally connected to your home, they’ll be able to really hone in on the fair market value.