4 Tips for the Savvy Seller
Preparing Your Home for Sale
Your property is likely your most valuable investment, therefore it is essential to prepare it for sale effectively. Buyers are varied in their experience in their home search; some are first-time home buyers, investors, or empty-nesters. While many buyers can see past paint colors to the bones of a home, some unfortunately cannot. Therefore, preparing your home so that it appeals to the widest population of buyers and attracts the highest offer is essential in the sale process. We are here to guide you every step of the way.
# 1 Create Curb Appeal
If your home is a Single Family Home or Townhouse, creating curb appeal can be accomplished by minor landscaping and clean-up. Curb appeal attracts a buyer since it is the first image they see when viewing the digital listing or when driving by the property. Without curb appeal, some buyers decide not to see the home altogether. If your home is a condo, it is important that common areas and entryways are clean and clear.
# 2 Paint
A fresh coat of paint throughout creates a clean and updated feel. Also, it is important to keep paint colors neutral. While some buyers love bold colors, some do not and it is best to appeal to everyone. Pictured below is a South End Condo sold by Penney + Gould Team at Compass. The kitchen was painted a Benjamin Moore shade of white instead of red.
# 3 Clean + Edit
Remove personal items so that buyers can focus on the space + specs of the property. We often advise buyers on which items should be stored and which should remain so that the home still has a "lived-in" feel.
# 4 Staging
If a home is vacant, staging is important to showcase how one might furnish and live in a space. Staging can vary from full staging to supplemental staging, to virtual staging. We are able to assess a home's staging needs and offer the most cost-effective solutions.
Contact Us
Please contact us for a free consultation on how to prepare your home to sell at its highest potential and to receive a list of vendors who can provide competitive estimates and excellent + timely service.
pgteam@compass.com
