Four things you can do before selling your house
Get your house ready to sell with these tips.
Research the local housing market
Do research on the value of your house through Realtor.com
Pay attention to various square footage, features, the location, and think about how these compare to your house.
Avoid over-improving your house with costly renovations. Try these improvements
Do a deep clean
Declutter your house
Depersonalize your house
Call a handyman to fix leaky faucets, running toilets, broken appliances, locks, cracks in walls, etc.
Paint your walls, if you have bright colours. Try painting them with neutral colours (light grays, whites, etc.). These help the space appear larger, and show a blank slate to potential buyers.
Find a listing agent
Enlisting a professional real estate agent is recommended. Use Realtor.com or word-of-mouth recommendations.
A good realtor should have a good deal of marketing strategies to stir up interest in your house.
Be flexible with showings
Keep your house as clean as possible, and have a quick place to dump clutter when needed, such as an outdoor shed, car, or public storage unit.
Take high-quality photos
Given that potential buyers search for homes online, you can now snap high—quality, and professional pictures of your clean and staged abode. Remember, a realtor should be able to help you do this. Make sure to ask them when you interview them for the job.
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