Preparing Your Home to Sell
Whether you're downsizing, a soon-to-be empty nester, or relocating to another state, the task of selling your house can be challenging. Although it’s a huge undertaking, strategic and pro-active planning can help speed the process. Here are some tips to help navigate your house selling approach. Detach. Take your personality out of the house. While this can be painful, the sooner you decide on it the better, giving the potential buyer an opportunity to let in their personality. Curb Appeal. Landscaping is the foundation to making a good impression. You will need to mow the lawn, prune bushes, and weed. Spruce up the front with some potted plants. Prospective buyers need to have an uncluttered view of your lawn before they enter your house. Clean up the Outside. Don’t forget about the exterior of your house and buyers first impressions. This is a good time to rent a pressure washer for the sidewalk and to clear the gutters. Repairs. If yo