⚒️ Ready to sell? Tips for preparing your house for sale in Phoenix Arizona
Selling a house is a long process and need some preparation. Don’t just hire a Realtor to put For Sale sign without any advance preparation. A few minor touch-ups can go a long way towards making a favorable impression on potential buyers — and perhaps cinching a deal. Set aside a couple of weekends to do the work, and follow these simple steps. Then, be ready to make a great impression on potential buyers.
De-clutter
Get rid of clutter before cleaning. This is the time to purge your house of unwanted and unnecessary items. In addition to donating items to charity, you might consider giving them away through Craigslist or neighborhood sharing groups Keep and store all personal belongings such as family photos, kid’s art master pieces, extra furniture and other personal items. This will help potential buyer envision they are living here.
Clean
Deep clean your house. This step will probably involve the biggest time investment. Pay special attention to kitchens and bathrooms, and clean the inside and outside of your windows — this makes a striking improvement in the overall appearance of your house.
Organize
Organize closets, cabinets, and drawers. In this case, out of sight is not out of mind. Many potential buyers will open cabinets and closets, because they are thinking about storage space. Messy closets and cabinets give the appearance that your home does not have enough storage space.
Change light bulbs and update light fixtures
It is easy to forget about all the bulbs that have burned out over the years, but you want your home to be as bright as possible. Lighting makes an incredible difference to how a home looks to potential Buyers. If you have dated light fixtures, take a quick trip to IKEA or Home Depot and pick up some modern ones.
Make the front door inviting
A fresh coat of paint, especially in a color that contrasts with the home, will make the front door stand out. Replace faded house numbers so buyers can see them from the curb. Remeber to remove cobwebs and nest too.
Paint touch-ups and re-painting if necessary
A fresh coat of paint is one of the cheapest ways to freshen up your home. Bold colors are bound to be a turn-off to some buyers. So take some time to re-paint that red bedroom and blue bathroom to light neutral color. Don’t forget about baseboards and ceilings – they might need some paint too.
Improve your landscaping
Curb appeal is crucial to a good first impression, so make sure your home’s lawn is immaculate. Mow the lawn, prune the bushes and weed the garden. Trim bushes, shrubs, and trees. Make sure vegetation is not touching your roof or siding.
Make your house smell good
If you’re a dog or cat owner, wash any couches, beds and surfaces where the dogs sleep. Hide and clean the litter box often and spray air neutralizer throughout your home. You may not smell him anymore, but buyers will.
It is to make deferred repairs
Is your toilet water keep runing and leaking faucets? It is time to repair those. Replace caulking around tubs, showers, and sinks too. Freshen up or repair grout if necessary. Replace or repair damaged window screens. If your windows cannot open and shut properly, it is time to repair those too.
Considering roof inspection
Hire a professional roofer for inspection. If there is any cracked roof tiles, you can repair or replace them now.
Prep the paperwork
Your Realtor will and potential buyer are going to ask a lot of questions. So start digging out the paperwork now: utility bills, tax bills, renovation details, warranties, mortgage information. Proof of work completed throughout your ownership will maximize your sale price.
Contact your HOA
If your house has HOA, contact your HOA and asking for updated HOA information. You want to know how much is the HOA transfer fees and is there any other fees such as capital imporvment fees and others. You as seller need to disclose all HOA information and fees inside HOA Addendum when your house is on the market.
Sweat the small stuff now, for a great results when you are ready to put your home on the market. If you’re looking to sell your house soon, I hope these tips will be helpful when you’re getting it ready to show. Selling a house can be a stressful experience, but the sooner you hire a REALTOR to help, the better.
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