Sellers : How do I prepare my house to sell?

How do I prepare my house to sell?

If your house is located in a market with few buyers and lots of homes for sale, you will want to make sure your home is in the best possible condition to show potential buyers. That means taking care of any major repairs that could deter a buyer, such as replacing any broken windows or replacing a leaky roof. Make sure your home has curb appeal, mow the grass, clean up any debris and weed the garden beds. Plant a few annual flowers near the entrance or in pots to be placed by the door.

Other low-cost fixes that can help you get top dollar for your hom include cleaning windows and make sure the paint is not chipping or flaking. Be sure that the doorbell works, clean and freshen up rooms, furnishings, floors, walls and ceilings. Make sure that bathrooms and kitchens are spotless. Organize closets. Make sure the basic appliances and fixtures work. Replace leaky faucets and frayed cords. Eliminate the source of any bad smells, such as the kitty litter box. Use air freshener or bake a batch of cookies before your open house to ensure that the house smells inviting. Invest in a couple of vases of fresh flowers to place around the house and next to any information about the house you have prepared for buyers.