3 Ways You Can Prepare Your Home to Sell More Quickly
Dione Irwin
Monday, November 1, 2021
3 Ways You Can Prepare Your Home to Sell More Quickly
Getting your home ready to show new buyers-without spending a lot of time or money- can be a daunting task. If you're still living in the home, it’s challenging to stay on top of things as you prepare to sell. As a top realtor in Airdrie, Dione Irwin has a few tricks up her sleeve that can make your job a lot easier, so she can get your home sold more quickly.
1. Clean it up. One of the first things prospective buyers notice is whether your home is clean. Are there any odd smells or stains that need attention? Is there pet hair clinging to the rug? We can recommend Lathered as a local cleaning company that will make your house feel like a new home again! Their Airdrie team is thorough and professional, communicating well throughout the process. We know it's difficult to keep a home clean for showings, especially with kids or pets around, so it's worth the small investment to have professionals tackle it for you.
2. Sweat the small stuff. Prospective buyers will do a deep scan when looking at a house to buy. If the small things haven't been taken care of, they may wonder what else is lurking behind the walls. There are few simple fixes with a big impact that don't require hiring a professional. Do a walk- through of your house, checking for chips in the paint. Use a small piece of painter's tape to mark each spot so you can find them later, then patch and paint. Replace all burned- out light bulbs, and make sure door latches and faucets are working.
3. Clear the closets. Dione Irwin has been an Airdrie realtor for over 10 years. She can tell you that clients do open closets when scouting out a new home, so any closet clutter needs to go. Plus, you really don't want extra stuff to move with you into your new home, so it's a win-win! We recommend reaching out to Renewed Spaces to help you declutter and purge the areas that feel overwhelming. With a little professional guidance and hands-on help, your space can be clutter-free and ready for your realtor to show!
Homebuyers want to envision themselves in the new space. When you create that blank slate for them, with no obvious fixes immediately needed, you fast-forward the selling process.Your home will be worth more and will spend less time on the market.
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