10 tips to get your House ready for a Spring sale.
1. Clean & declutter
Make your move easier by beginning the packing process now.
Clear out all clutter and remove items you don’t regularly use.
Throw away items that are broken or damaged.
Consider a temporary storage facility for bulky pieces of furniture, holiday decor, out of season clothing and any other items you don’t need.
2. Do a thorough inspection
This step will help you avoid any unpleasant surprises during the sale process.
Inspect your walls and floors for water damage
Check for plumbing leaks
Make sure your windows don’t have broken seals,
Check for any signs of insects or rodents
3. Compare real estate agent proposals before deciding who to list with.
Save time by getting proposals prior to inviting an agent into your home
Compare commission rate, marketing fees and sales strategies
Get a curbside appraisal completed
Commingle provides this service keeping your details confidential
4. Paint
Many buyers want to see a blank canvas where they can inject their own personality.
Paint your walls in neutral colours in a matt finish.
Repair any nail holes or other damage before painting
Touch up ceilings and trim as needed.
5. Finish projects & repairs
Complete any home improvement projects
If you have additional home improvement projects planned, make sure they can be finished in a short amount of time.
6. Clean or replace flooring
Carpets should be shampooed and treated for stains.
Tile and hardwoods should be thoroughly swept and mopped to a shine.
Any flooring that is stained, damaged or worn beyond repair should be removed and replaced.
Hardwood floors that are scratched or have lost their sheen should be refinished.
When you clean, pay attention to small details.
Wash windows
Dust blinds
Launder curtains
Dust baseboards
Clean appliances
Straighten contents of your closets
7. Freshen up fixtures & hardware
Light fixtures, bathroom mirrors, taps, shower heads and cabinet hardware can all be replaced for very little money and make a huge difference in terms of visual appeal.
8. Create a welcoming entrance & inviting residence
Your front door is the first thing potential buyers will see when they visit your home, so remember to make it inviting.
Paint the door if needed,
replace any damaged hardware,
keep decorations minimal and declutter the entrance area.
Include freshly cut flowers,
the scent of fresh cinnamon boiled on the stove (but remove the pot before the showing),
Fresh apples and cookies placed in plain sight in the kitchen.
9. Dress to Impress
Place furniture to maximize the feelings of space and light in your home,
Consider moving your belongings into storage and rent furniture and artwork from a home staging service on a monthly basis.
10. Get your real price
Find out how much you should list your home for by getting a property valuations:
