Home Seller Checklist

 So you’re thinking of selling your home.
Where do you start?

Before anything, it’s crucial to contact myself or your other trusted real estate broker.
We will arrange a time to view the home and suggest what steps to take.
Why do more work than you may need to? But, here are the most common suggestions :

2. DECLUTTER

Less is more. Do a clean sweep and minimize shelves, counters, window sills, excess furniture, etc. Not only will less clutter look better through a camera lens for photography, it will also make spaces look bigger!

1. CURB APPEAL

The exterior is the first thing people will see!
Consider things like colorful plants, a freshly painted door,
and a manicured lawn.

3. DEPERSONALIZE

I like to call this “Making the Home Vanilla.” You want to make the home look depersonalized with minimal family photos, trinkets, or any bold artwork you have to put away when the in-laws are in town. Buyers can’t picture themselves in the home when all they see is you, so make the home simple or “vanilla.”

6. CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN

It’s so important to keep your home clean and tidy at all times. I highly recommend a deep clean and can advise on some fabulous professional cleaners in your area! Professional photos show the home looking its best and we want to continue that image even after it is live on the market!

5. HIDE YOUR VALUABLES

Keep your valuables in a safe place where no one viewing the home could find them or lock them up elsewhere. Whether it’s your jewelry, art, or even prescriptions (yes I’ve seen it all,) keep them safe somewhere else. Unfortunately, we cannot trust everyone that comes into the house.

4. TOUCH UP

If there are noticeable scuffs and repairs needed, I highly recommend doing this beforehand. Touch up the paint and fix that loose handle because buyers want to fall in love with the house, not add small repairs to their to-do list. This also goes for accent walls or brightly colored rooms - it’s a good idea to restore to neutral tones.

7. STAGING TBD

Depending on your unique situation, it’s possible that I will hire a stager to come and do a consult of the home. Staging can either take your current furnishings and rearrange them, or bring in new furniture for a complete new look.