10 Simple Things You Can Do To Get Your Home Market Ready

If you need a few simple ideas to get your home market ready, check out these tips and remember … first impressions are everything!

1) Clean Up The Front Yard

From the moment buyers are pulling up to your home they are already forming an impression, so make sure your yard looks great: landscape; put away the garbage cans, garden hose and clean debris, leave and sticks.

2) Create A Welcoming Entrance

Make sure the front door and entrance are clean; consider getting new house numbers, mailbox, and a new welcome mat; place seasonally appropriate colorful plants near the front entrance.

3) Make It Shine

Clean, clean, clean! Whether you will be deep cleaning or will be hiring a cleaning service, your home must shine. Don’t overlook the front door, windows, baseboards and lighting fixtures. A clean home has a greater impact than most sellers realize.

4) Organize And Clear The Clutter… Even Behind Closed Doors

Potential buyers will open almost everything, including the medicine cabinets, closets, and cupboards… even your fridge! Put away your personal items and be sure to clean and organize all spaces for a positive impression.

5) Add Square Footage

Your garage, basement, patio and front porch are a part of the home… create an outdoor living space and organize your storage areas to show them off!

6) A Buyer’s Favorite Color is NEUTRAL

Tone down intense colors and create a neutral canvas so buyers can envision their items in the home… regardless of their design preference.

7) View Your Home With The Buyer In Mind

Invite a friend over, walk through your home together and ask them to point out areas that may need improvement. Don’t be insulted… this is a great way to prepare your home for sale.

8) Let The Light In

Open those blinds, tie back those curtains, remove heavy drapes… let the sun shine!

9) Clearly Define A Room's Function

90% of potential buyers can’t see past what you are showing them. Is this a bedroom or an office/storage room/yoga studio…this is too confusing, don’t leave it to the imagination of the buyer, do the work for them and clearly define the purpose of the space.

10) Show A Room’s Full Potential

Showcase each room properly… this is your time to show off! There is a lot of competition out there, so take that extra step and allow your property to stand out!