Investing some time and effort up front to prepare your house for showings will generally increase the likelihood of receiving offers soon after you list your home. You can do a lot to increase the appeal of your property and to create a lasting impact on potential buyers.
What To Do To Prepare:
The following are a few factors to keep in mind when listing your property for sale:
1. Curb Appeal
Keeping your landscape pristine and adding creative touches to your yard, such as colorful annuals will create an immediate impact on passers-by and potential buyers.
2. Property Repairs
Simple upgrades such as window repairs, polishing the doorknobs, and a fresh coat of paint in the most frequently used rooms will instantly brighten up the property.
3. Cleanliness and Staging
Keep your property uncluttered, sweet-smelling and well-lit from top-to-bottom. Pay attention to details: put away the kitty litter, place a vase of fresh flowers near the entryway, have your carpets cleaned. Maya will scan the property before it is listed for sale to see how you can improve the staging of your property.
4. Disclosures and Inspections
We are very familiar with the legal procedures involved in disclosures and are ready to help you develop a thorough disclosure statement beneficial to both you and the buyer, as well as suggest home improvement measures before placing your property on the market (such as termite and pest inspections.)
5. Showtime
Presenting your property to potential buyers is a job that we will take care of for you. Buyers feel more comfortable discussing the property with the agent when the homeowner is not present. Moreover, Maya will know what information will be most useful in representing your interests when speaking with prospective buyers.