Selling Your Home Faster
Whether you need to sell your home faster because of economic hardship or because you simply don’t want to dwell on the process, here are some industry tricks you can use to help you in the way.
1. Clear the clutter. It makes the home seems smaller and the rooms less appealing. It also pushes the potential buyer to think about its own clutter and makes him less likely to see the house as a clean-cut new start.
2. Depersonalize and stage. Put away all personal mementos, photos and trophies. Hide the kids’ toys and take Fido to mom’s house when it’s time to show the house. Then make some time to stage the house so that it appeals to all buyers. Try turning a bedroom into an office if you can. Or organize that catch-all room so it serves a specific purpose: guest bedroom, studio, kids’ room.
3. Focus on small repairs that take little time and money but have a big impact. Saw that little hole on the corner of the sofa, wash the curtains so they look white again and repair the hole on the wall (from when you tried, unsuccessfully, to hang a picture). Doors that squeak or stained chair cushions are also easy to fix and will certainly increase the overall value of your home.
4. Spruce up the front yard. Add some flowers if you have time, or buy potted plants and place near the door if you’re in a rush. Clear away weeds and get rid of toys, bright decorations and anything related to specific holidays (Christmas, Halloween or Easter).
