The last couple of years has been a very hot real estate market with houses selling in a few days. However, in a normal market, it can be more difficult to sell your home quickly.
When you’re selling your home, you want to achieve the highest possible price as quickly as you can.
One of the best ways to do so is through staging your home. Staging is a method of decorating that aims to showcase your property’s best assets, and done properly it can give you a major advantage over other houses on the market.
There are a lot of reasons that you might be in need of a quick sale. Financial troubles, a limited budget for advertising and marketing your property, perhaps even an imminent move overseas. Irrespective of your individual motivations, here are a few tips for achieving the speedy house sale that you need.
Clean, Declutter and Depersonalize
It sounds rather obvious, but buyers like a space that they can imagine as their own. Few of us are blessed with as vivid an imagination as we might like, and many potential purchasers find it hard to see through dirt, grime, clutter, and a unique style.
Start by cleaning your home top to bottom, making sure that every surface and floor is left sparkling. As you go from room to room, pack away all of your excess clutter, from knickknacks to shoes, coats, and overflowing ashtrays.
As much as you might like them, family photos, refrigerator art, and anything else personal to you should also be packed away. This will help your potential buyers to envision the space as their home rather than yours.
Remove Odors
Most of us are immune to the unpleasant smells that pervade our homes because we’re so used to living with them. It doesn’t matter if it is the dog basket, the wellingtons by the door, or the lingering scent of cigarette smoke.
Bad smells are guaranteed to bother your potential buyers more than they bother you, so it’s time to get rid of them. Scatter potpourri and air fresheners around the house before conducting any viewings.
Another neat little trick is to bake cinnamon-coated apples or slice-and-bake cookies in the oven, or else to burn scented candles.
Neutralize
There’s no guarantee that your buyers will share your taste, so a clever trick is to neutralize the colors and styles in your home. Your best bet is to stick with white and cream for everything. This color scheme is not only completely inoffensive, but will also make your interior spaces appear larger.
Spruce Up Your Exterior Curb Appeal
You can’t sell your home without first getting people through the door. It’s important to have an exterior that’s inviting. Spend some time washing your windows and sweeping your driveway.
It’s also handy to tidy up your lawn and flower beds. Give your door and mailbox a new coat of paint. Remember, the more quickly you can get potential buyers into your property, the more quickly you’ll find a purchaser.
Consider a Quick Sale Company
If all else fails and time is running out, then you may have to consider a quick-sale company. Although the price will be lower than a private sale, you’ll save money on advertising and marketing your property. You will have the funds you need in your bank account within a week of the sale.
Follow our tips and you too can achieve the quick turnaround you need.
