Preparing Your Home To Sell

Proper preparation can make all the difference when buyers come to see your home. One of the most important aspects of selling your home is ensuring that it is presentable for showings. This means making sure that your home is clean, organized, and inviting. This includes appealing to not only sight, but also smell and sound! In this blog post, we will cover some best practices for preparing your home for showings and open houses. Are you a checklist person? Head here to find our ultimate checklist to help you get started.

The first step in preparing your home for showings is to declutter and clean it. This means removing any unnecessary items and organizing the remaining ones. You want potential buyers to be able to visualize themselves living in your home, and clutter can be a major distraction. It's also important to thoroughly clean your home, paying close attention to areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms. Don’t forget about those in between spaces - clean baseboards, moldings, and window sills show potential buyers that your home has been well taken care of. A clean and organized home will make a great first impression on potential buyers.

When potential buyers come to see your home, they want to be able to envision themselves living there, that's why it is so important to depersonalize your space. This can be difficult if your home is filled with personal items such as family photos and other personal mementos. Consider removing these items and replacing them with neutral décor that will appeal to a wider range of buyers.

Make sure your home is well-lit. Proper lighting can make a big difference in the overall look and feel of your home. Make sure all light fixtures are working properly, and consider adding extra lighting to dark areas such as hallways and closets. In addition, you want to make sure that all the lights you have are cohesive - keep all bulbs the same strength and warm or cool depending on your home's decor. If you have a gorgeous chandelier, and the bulbs are visible, make sure to elevate your home by removing those swirly or basic light bulbs with ones that visually raise the value of your home. A well-lit home will feel more inviting and spacious to potential buyers.