How Should I Prepare My House Before Selling It?

Creating a sense of home is everything to selling your property. First impressions make all the difference to potential buyers, and you’ll want to focus on creating an atmosphere that is welcoming, modern, and organized. In addition to making the general touch-ups (painting, having the carpet cleaned, decluttering, removing any personal photos, etc.), sellers will want to ensure their HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and landscaping are up to date. Fresh flowers add a lot of value to your curb appeal, as do modern light fixtures, color schemes, and kitchen appliances. During the open house and walkthroughs, create an ambiance: provide small refreshments, turn on the lights, play music. 

The Bottom Line

Potential buyers touring a house virtually or in person are looking for homes that are as “turn key” to their style as possible. There should be no overt damage or issues with the property. Moreover, you’ll want to have the disclosure statements and any necessary documents on hand to help simplify the process and ease the buyer’s concerns.

Considerations: Article has been modified and adapted from Nerdwallet.com, Rocket Mortgage, Zillow, and Investopedia.