There are many reasons why a person might want to sell a house, but there’s one thing that’s common among all house sellers — their desire to be able to sell their house as soon as possible for the most amount of money that they can get. Even with the emergence of the internet, real estate agents remain vital to the success of a real estate transaction.
But what if you could take measures that could improve your chances of selling your house, even without the help of a real estate agent? Well, you definitely can. So, before you call a real estate agent or even a home decorator, consider trying these home preparation tips first.
The first thing to always take care of is your mentality. You need to think to yourself that your house is no longer your house, but a product that’s soon to be sold to somebody else. You no longer own it and you need to reflect on that.
You need to get rid of anything that makes it your house. Remove any personal effects such as family photos and heirlooms. You want your buyers to be able to imagine their own personal effects making themselves home in the house you’re going to sell.
Next, you need to make sure that the house is organized and clutter-free. This shows your buyers that you take good care of the house. Buyers will poke around the house. This is going to be the place that they’re going to live in after all (should they purchase it). This also shows your buyers how beautiful the house can be.
A messy house will obviously leave bad impressions, but from a psychological point of view, the buyer will associate the place with disorder and a general sense of chaos — everything a home should not be.
You’re also going to want to make minor repairs. Replace non-functioning light bulbs, patch up any holes in the wall (properly please), fix any squeaky doors and doors that get stuck. Attention to detail is key here. Buyers will look for any defects, and they will use these defects during the negotiation phase in order to haggle.
Finally, once you’re sure that you’ve repaired everything that needs to be repaired, you need to ensure that the house is clean. The house needs to look, smell, and feel clean. Everything from the floors to the walls to the ceiling should be spotless.
After you’ve cleaned the interior of the house, make sure to clean the exterior too. A potential buyer might not even step out of the car if the buyer doesn’t like the house’s exterior. Trim the bushes, clean the walkways, clear the rain gutters and clean the windows from the outside. These are all simple things that are also easy to miss.
With these basic tips, you’re sure to impress some buyers without having to hire a real estate agent.
However, not everyone has the time and money to stage their homes for sale. But don’t fret. Heartland Buys houses in Chicago Il. and Chicago Suburbs regardless of what condition they’re in. And there’s usually someone in every city that buy “ugly” houses. The right buyer is out there somewhere!
