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Sell Your Home for the Most Money
Are you preparing to sell your house, and looking to maximize your return? There are so many things, big and small, that you can do to make sure you're getting the best possible sale price for your home. Knowing what buyers want is half the battle, and being prepared to put in some work is what will get you across the finish line. Our REALTORS® are here to help, with a guide to maximizing your return when selling your house.
Eight Tips for Maximizing Your Return when Selling Your Home
- Find the Right REALTOR® – The right REALTOR® will make your life easier in so many ways when selling a house, so it's worth find someone you're truly excited to work with. Interview agents, ask trusted sources for referrals, and don't stop until you find the right match for your needs.
- Clearing Clutter – You want buyers to be able to imagine their lives in your home, and they'll have a much easier time doing so if you clear out the clutter. Store, pack, or sell unnecessary items, and be sure to put away personal items, as well.
- Squeaky Clean – With all of that clutter out of the way, you'll be ready to roll up your sleeves and start cleaning. And we mean <really cleaning, floor to ceiling, in every room... even those corners that haven't seen the light of day since the moment you moved in. Shoppers love looking at those "hidden" places, to get an idea of your attention to detail when it comes to maintaining the house.
- Eliminate Odors – You certainly want your home looking great when shoppers stop by, but it's also important to remember the old smell test. An unusual, unpleasant odor is the last thing you want shoppers to encounter, so even the most stubborn pet smells will have to go.
- Consider Curb Appeal – You want shoppers to be impressed from the moment they pull up to your house, so take some time to make sure your front yard is looking its best. Clear out any debris, keep your lawn cut, tend to your landscaping, and consider a fresh coat of paint if the entrance to your home has seen better days.
- Make Maintenance a Priority – No matter the size, maintenance issues are always enough to make buyers think twice. If anything in your home is in need of repair, now is the time to find the right contractor and make it happen. This goes for maintenance issues both big and small, along with seasonal maintenance tasks.
- Prepare to Show – All of that hard work you did cleaning, clearing clutter, and boosting curb appeal will pay off when it's time to show your home. Before show days, be sure to walk through your home, make sure everything is looking its best, and take care of any last-minute preparations before your visitors arrive.
- Photo Finish – Want to make sure that your home looks as great for buyers who find it online as it does for those visiting in person? Hiring a professional photographer is well worth the cost because professional photography really allows your home to "pop" online. Your real estate agent should be able to help match you with the right photographer.
Finding the right REALTOR® is one of your most important tasks when selling a house, and it's not hard to see how Cressy & Everett makes selling your home easy. Simply contact us to buy and sell homes throughout Southwestern Michigan and Northern Indiana.
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