Preparing Your Home for Sale - Do These 3 Things

If your like most sellers, you're unsure of what you should and shouldn't do when preparing your home for sale. However, preparing your home for the Metro Indianapolis market can increase the chances of selling quickly and at a higher price.

By taking the time to complete the three items below, you can make your property more attractive to potential buyers and stand above the competition.

When a home is well-prepared for the market, it makes a positive first impression on buyers and helps them envision themselves living in the home.

This can lead to more offers, competitive bidding, and ultimately, a higher sale price. Additionally, a well-prepared home can reduce the amount of time it spends on the market, saving the seller time, money, and potential stress.

Preparing Your Home for Sale

So, here are three simple tips to help you prepare your home in this market. We want you to be ready when you decide to sell your home.

1. Declutter your home

The last impression you want to give to buyers is that you’re a hoarder. Start decluttering every nook and cranny of your home, including your closets, garage, cabinets and pantry. Everything needs to look as neat and clean as possible.

2. Think about your curb appeal

When people first drive up to your home, what impression do they get? If you have fresh mulch, new plants, and a tidy yard, buyers will be more drawn to your home and want to go inside.

3. Fix broken things

The first thing a buyer is going to do after their offer is accepted is order a home inspection. If you are proactive and get a pre-listing inspection, you have the opportunity to fix these problems before they even show up. If you fix these broken things before you list, there will be fewer items on the inspection and less room for the buyer to negotiate. This leads to a smoother closing.

Spending a little time upfront preparing your home for sale is a worthwhile investment. It can result in a faster and more profitable sale of your biggest asset!

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