[Seller]
Now that you’ve selected a realtor and identified your list price, it’s time to get your home ready to hit the market! Investing a small amount of time and effort into making your home “showing ready” can positively impact the number of offers a home gets and how fast it sells.
Fortunately, there are several things you can do to prepare your home to sell in Raleigh and the surrounding neighborhoods. If you’re wondering how to prepare your home to sell in Raleigh and the surrounding areas, follow these four ready-to-sell checklist items:
- Make any necessary repairs: Chances are, your home isn’t going to be in 100% top-notch condition when it comes time to sell. Instead, it may have a unique set of repair issues that could ultimately scare buyers away. To avoid a buyer terminating at inspection, invest in making these repairs before the listing goes live to prevent surprises. Be sure to consult with your real estate agent on what repairs are worth the investment and what may be better left untouched. We can help you determine where to focus your efforts to get the return on your investment.
- Hire a stager: Did you know that staging can increase the value of a home by up to ten percent? To prepare for a stager, try to declutter visible areas and remove any personal items around the home. Although you love your decor and personal items, a depersonalized home will help potential buyers envision their own lives in the house, increasing their chances of making an offer.
- Don’t forget the exterior: Curb appeal, curb appeal, curb appeal! A phrase we hear so often but remains incredibly important. Think about it: your home’s exterior makes the first impression on any potential buyer coming in for a showing and may impact how they look at the rest of the house. Trim the grass, clean up the yard, and maybe pant a few shrubberies to elevate your curb appeal.