Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring, which means it’s time for interested buyers and sellers to jump on their preparations for entering the market. The spring season has always been considered one of the best times to buy and sell, with its great moving weather and iconic symbolism of rebirth and change.
If a big move is on your mind in the upcoming months, then I have some great tips for preparing your home to list in the spring market.
Declutter And Touch Up The Interior
Before listing your home on the market, it’s important to get it in tip-top shape for showing. Start by decluttering the entire property from top to bottom. Focus your attention on deciding which items you want to keep, donate, or throw away. A depersonalized home can help interested buyers imagine themselves in the space and see areas of potential. After decluttering with this in mind, go through the home and touch up any rooms with a fresh coat of paint.
Deep Clean The Space
Now that the space is decluttered and spruced up, it’s time to give it a thorough, deep clean. To streamline the process, divide up the tasks on your to-do list. Consider steam cleaning the carpets and furniture pieces, wiping down all of the windows and surfaces, recaulking the bathroom fixtures, and polishing your appliances. This process will be time-consuming, but it is an essential step in preparing your home to list on the market and will help it stand out from the competition.
Get Ahead Of Any Repairs
While you work through deep cleaning your property, take a look at certain areas or appliances that require a bit more attention. This could include leaky faucets, sticky windows, carpet stains, or even faulty electrical outlets. Minor repairs like those can be easily and quickly fixed, usually without professional help! For the more serious repairs like damaged roofs, broken flooring, or foundation cracks, it could be time to call a professional. While you may be concerned about the upfront cost of this maintenance when ultimately you want to sell your home, just remember that an up-to-date home will sell significantly better (and for a higher price) than homes on the market that are sold as-is.
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Are you curious what else you need to know about before listing your home in the upcoming spring market? I have the answers! For more insight into the home selling process, follow my blog or contact me!
