As a long time Real Estate company in Bend we’ve helped
many clients get their homes ready for sale in the shortest time.
Preparing your home for sale is important since it will
help you to prepare your home as a “product” which has to be sold, and get you
ready for the moving on to your next home in the valley.
In this post we will provide you with 7 tips you can start
using today which will help you to get your home ready for sale.
Tip 1
– Separate Yourself Emotionally From Your House
Start removing all personal effect from your home now to
begin the process of separating yourself emotionally from your home.
Some of the things to remove are: family photos, artwork and
personal marks you may have left on your home over the years.
Tip 2
– Start De-Cluttering Your Home Now
Clutter is one of the biggest culprits which keeps buyers
from seeing the real potential which a home has to offer them.
You should start removing clutter in your home now by
starting in the room which you use most often (living room or family room) then
moving on to de-cluttering other areas of your home.
Hot
tip – Don’t forget to de-clutter and organize those closets by using matching
hangers and baskets so your closets will appear neat and tidy.
Tip 3
– Organize And Revitalize Your Kitchen
Spend one day going through your kitchen and clean your
cabinets, drawers and refrigerator.
After your kitchen is cleaned and organized you should give
your kitchen a quick “make over” by replacing old kitchen cabinet knobs and
door handles with new hardware.
Tip 4
– Start Boxing Up Items You Are Not Using
Box up those items you’re not using on a regular basis and
place those boxes neatly in your garage or rent a storage unit so all of your
boxes will be out of the way when buyers arrive.
Tip 5
– Clean Your Home Thoroughly
Once your home is de-cluttered and organized it’s important
to take the time to clean your house thoroughly including the inside and
outside of windows, floor boards and all areas a home buyer might inspect.
Tip 6
– Give Your Bathroom a Spa Makeover
Clean your bathroom thoroughly, including your medicine
cabinet, then purchase white towels, wash clothes and candles to give your
bathroom a spa like feel.
Tip 7
– Invite Guests Over Before Listing Your Home
Last of all, before you list your home it’s important to
invite guests over and ask them to think like buyers and let you know which
aspects of your home they find appealing or unappealing.
You might find that some guests think your home has an
“odor” or they might recommend minor changes, like removing wallpaper.
Recommendations and ideas from friends and family members
could ultimately save you money and the hassle of accepting lower bids on your
home from buyers who feel that work needs to be done before they can move in.
For more tips on how to get your Bend Oregon home ready for
sale, or to view the latest listings, contact us today by calling 541-312-9449 or click here to contact us through our
website.
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