Before you put up your home for sale, there are things that you need to do. For instance, it’s important that you prepare your property now that you have decided to sell it. That’s because the first impression of your property will attract potential buyers. The time you take to renovate and prepare your home for sale can go a long way towards boosting its resale value. Other things that you should don when selling your home include:

Disassociate From the Property

Once you’ve decided to sell your home, remove all personal items that make it look like you live there. You most likely have an emotional attachment to the house. However, treat your home sale as a business transaction. Change your mindset from selling a home to selling a house that you owned.

Prepare the Necessary Documents

Get documents that your attorney and well as potential buyers might request during the home sale transaction. These include documents that show that your property doesn’t have code violations. Also check the necessary city /town permits before selling the home.

Organize, De-Personalize and De-Clutter the House

Create an environment that potential buyer will envy and even desire to live in. Remove personal items like photos to ensure that they don’t distract buyers from imagining living in the home. Also remove unused things like furniture to make the house look spacious. Clean your house and pack everything. And, don’t forget to clean the basement and the garage.

Put Lightings and Remove Movables

Install appropriate lighting fixtures and remove everything you want to take with you. Remove things that won’t affect the sale of your property. These include packed boxes that carry important documents, some lighting fixtures and window treatments. Get rid of things that make the house feel dark and heavy. Since bright rooms sell a house, open blinds and shade to allow light in all rooms.

Repair and Replace

Come up with a list of items that need repair or replacement. You can even freshen up the house by painting rooms, front doors and garage doors. This will make the house more inviting. Replace burnt light bulbs or outdated light fixtures with new, energy efficient and attractive lights. Re-caulk baths and kitchen tiles and fix broken locks, sliders, screens and doors to ensure that they operate easily and properly.

Refinish Hardwood Floor

This is the most popular flooring in many homes. Refinishing your hardwood floor will change the views of potential buyers towards your home.

Sparkle and Shine the Inside and Outside of the House

Mob the floor, dusts the furniture, vacuum clean the carpet, curtains and rugs. Invest in air freshener. Clear all cobwebs and place a welcoming mat at the front door. Work on the landscape, gutters, and overall exterior of your home to enhance its curb appeal.

Sell Your Home

When it comes to actual selling, you have three options to consider. You can take the For Sale by Owner (FSBO) route, hire a real estate agent, or sell to a cash home buyer.

KDS Homebuyers is a cash home buying company. We can buy your home as is and close within days. That means you don’t have to repair or prepare your home for sale. Just give us a call to schedule a viewing and valuation appointment. We will check out your home and make you a cash offer regardless of the condition of your home. Call us now!