Thanks to the current situation of the housing market, prices are insanely higher than usual, and maybe for buyers that might not be a good thing, but what if you were the seller instead. Maybe you want to sell your property to invest the funds in other appealing projects or you just want to move to another area. The reason will not matter too much this time as the next article will focus on explaining THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS ON HOW TO GET YOUR HOUSE READY TO SELL QUICKLY in order to receive better prices and avoid losing time on irrelevant things.

THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS ON HOW TO GET YOUR HOUSE READY TO SELL QUICKLY:

Everyone can sell their homes whenever they feel like it (obviously while having all the required documentation on hand and following certain measures). But ,something that you might want to focus on is getting your house ready to sell quickly and effectively. Applying the next measures will not only make your efforts more productive, but also better results ( more money).

Sometimes, sellers think that their house might not be too appealing to anybody else due to certain details, but it is estimated that many things have to do with the mindset. Remember that a house is not like any traditional investment, there will always be somebody else that will like and want it.

Remember that most homebuyers do not buy on preferences, they buy based on emotions, be it for being their first home or being too excited to get an interesting project in a good location, and so on.  So do not try to change everything as you could end up making less money on the upgrade than you spent.

1.- MAXIMIZING YOUR SPACE IS CRUCIAL:

Decluttering your house is a good way of increasing its value. Keep in mind that one of the most wanted features in a house is the space. Buyers fall in love with houses when they can envision themselves living in an uncluttered house. Remember that getting storage containers and moving boxes for this is crucial as there might certain things that you do not want to get rid of.

Sometimes many people get tired of this decluttering process as there could be just too many things to clean. Well, it is recommended to divide the task into multiple small steps rather than doing everything at once. Start with a certain area or room of the house and then move forward. Also try to be as organized as much as possible, use labels, and identify the stuff that you decide to keep.  In fact, if there is anything that you want to keep and it is very personal, make sure to remove it from the house.  For example, if you have a family heirloom, like a chandelier, you need to replace it it with something else.  You don’t want to have a buyer fall in love with your house because of that chandelier and lose the deal because you are not willing to part with it.

Finally, never try to leave everything that was decluttered in the basement.  A clean basement is one of the biggest money-making features, so avoid making the house lose any of its value by keeping it clean.

2.- DEAL WITH REPAIRS AND UPGRADE:

While this might sound obvious, it is important to avoid doing things that are not needed. Sometimes repairing and upgrading everything is not enough to raise the value of the property.  The seller could end up wasting more money than what can be recovered after selling the house. Also, certain repairs could prove to be a time-consuming process, and you may not have a lot of free time for these tasks.

However, do not forget that there are things that are worthy of being repaired as they can easily increase the price of the property. Things like air conditioning systems, furnaces, and water heaters should be repaired if they are broken. When it comes to upgrades, it is always recommended to deal with any foundation issues and electrical problems that could cause issues in the future, and if they are noticed by the buyer they will get discouraged.  Pay special attention to curb appeal.  If potential buyers don’t like the outside you won’t get them inside no matter how wonderful it is.

Finally, it is also good practice to make a list of whatever appliance or other small items that can not be repaired and sell them. Selling them could also be a good option to recover more money and furthermore, save more space as it was explained in the first tip. When done correctly, it becomes a win-win situation.  If the item is built in, like an under sink dishwasher, you should repair it.

3.- ENHANCE PAINTING:

Old paint might start to come off and leave the house looking as if it was abandoned. It is widely recommended to paint your home even when things are looking acceptable. Freshly painted houses tend to sell quickly and more effectively due to having a good-looking style and showing that the seller does care for the condition of what is being sold.

Painting the whole interior and exterior can be tricky, that is why this becomes one of the tasks that may not be able to be done by yourself. That is why hiring it out or getting friends or family members to help will be crucial for finishing this task as quickly as possible.

4.- ENHANCE LIGHTNING:

A single dark room can make any buyer develop a negative attitude about the property, furthermore reducing the possibilities of making a sale.  Enhancing the lighting of the house is also highly recommended.  Check the lightbulbs room by room and see if they are defective or if they are starting to fail.  When you do get a showing make sure you turn on all the lights so potential buyers don’t have to try to find the switches.

Keep in mind that LED bulbs are the best bet when it comes to lightning in a house that will be sold.  LED lights are more efficient and give better light.  Finally, something that not everyone can do (but is recommended) is to change the outdated light fixture with modern ones as they will look more appealing to the buyer.  If you are not familiar with the electrical code in your area make sure you hire a good, qualified and insured electrician.

CONCLUSION – SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER TO CALL PROFESSIONALS:

If for any reason the previously recommended measures are proving to be time-consuming or you just can not do everything by yourself, then it would be wise to call the professionals and receive an extra hand and/or an opinion. They will give you recommendations on what needs to be replaced and what can stay in order to sell the house more efficiently and quickly.  However, that will come at an extra price that not everyone is interested in paying, but if you do not have any choice, then go for it, they will be waiting for your call.