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March
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Listing Your Home This Spring? Follow This Checklist
If you plan to put your home on the market, it's better to start your preparations sooner rather than later. Our real estate agents find that homeowners who complete home repairs and maintenance tasks are more likely to produce spaces that appeal to potential buyers. Follow this checklist if you plan to list your home this spring.
- Declutter Your Home
Before you get started cleaning or staging your home, see what items you can get rid of or store until you've sold your home. Get rid of anything that you haven't worn or used in a year (aside from seasonal items) or that doesn't contribute to the life you envision for yourself. Consider storing seasonal items, like holiday decor and season-specific clothing, off-sight if you're short on space. Remember, the more items you have, the longer it will take you to pack your home and move everything. If you're hiring movers, having more belongings will increase the cost of your move. A home with fewer furnishings and knickknacks also looks larger than one that's packed full of things.
- Deep Clean Your Home
Now that your home is decluttered, it's time to clean it. Start by vacuuming every possible surface. Removing as much dust and grime with your vacuum will expedite the cleaning process. Then, clean each room top to bottom. Clean the walls with hot water, a microfiber cloth, and a little powdered laundry detergent. A small scrub brush works well for getting into small nooks and crevices, like those around your window sills, sinks, and toilet. Use a carpet cleaning machine (or hire a pro) on any carpeting or rugs in your home to remove old odors.
- Take Care of Any Repairs You've Been Putting Off
Potential buyers will expect your home to be in working condition and well-maintained. Now is the time to tend to all of those repairs you've been putting off, like patching holes or dents in your wall, fixing leaky faucets, repairing squeaky doors, replacing broken hardware, or tending to non-working appliances.
- Refresh Your Paint
Unless you've recently painted your home in a neutral color that appeals to most homebuyers, you'll need to paint most of the rooms in your home. In general, a fresh coat of paint in a neutral hue makes it easier for homebuyers to envision themselves living in your home.
- Clean Up Your Home's Exterior
The curb appeal of your home is important, as it creates a lasting first impression with prospective buyers. Make sure your flower beds are ready to greet visitors interested in your home. Remove any weeds or debris from your gardens. Then, add plant a few colorful plants and flowers. Finish the job with a fresh layer of mulch. Mow your lawn, and bag the grass clippings so that your yard looks its best. Trim any overgrown tree branches.
- Stock Up on Light Bulbs
When buyers are touring your home, they're going to test the light fixtures and lamps to ensure that they work. See that you have plenty of light bulbs on hand (in a higher wattage than you normally use) so that your home is bright and illuminated. A burnt-out lightbulb may not seem like a big deal, but to some buyers, it signals that your home hasn't been well-maintained.
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