Preparing Your Home for the Market

Every seller wants their home to sell fast and bring top dollar, but it takes more than luck to make this happen. It involves careful planning and knowing how to professionally prepare your home for sale, so that you'll convince homebuyers to reach for their checkbooks.

1. Interview real estate agents

Ideally, you’re already working with a top-notch agent, but if you find that your relationship with your agent is falling short, now is the time to find a pro you can trust. You know, one who inspires you with confidence and has a proven track record for getting homes sold! Don’t be afraid to ask important questions, like whether the agent specializes in your area of town and how many properties they’ve sold in the past year.

2. Hire a home inspector

Have a professional inspect your home for anything that you may need to fix before listing your home. Better to find out what the issues are now, than to wait for a buyer’s inspector to uncover them for you—throwing a wrench in your timeline.

3. Set the stage

Change your mind about your home—it’s no longer yours! Create a warm and inviting atmosphere so prospective buyers can picture themselves living there. How? Declutter and get rid of things you don’t need. Consider hiring a professional cleaning service so everything is spotless and smells nice. And don’t forget curb appeal—you’ll need picture-perfect photos to get your home noticed online.

4. Price is RIGHT

Buyers will pass on a home that’s priced too high, without even taking an up-close look. So what’s the secret to perfect pricing? Start by taking the emotion out of the equation. No matter how much you think your home is worth or what you owe on your mortgage, it’s the market that matters. One of our Real Estate Professionals at Dream Maker pros can run a comparative market analysis to show you how much homes like yours are selling for in your area.