How to Get Your House on the Market ASAP
March 15, 2021
Helpful Tips to Get Your House on the Real Estate Market ASAP
If you’re in the market to sell soon or simply trying to get ahead of the curve — when the time is “just right” for your neck of the country — it’s helpful to know how to list your home as soon as you’ve decided you’re ready to sell.
Easier said than done, right?
While there are plenty of articles available online (like our Simple Tricks for Organizing Your Garage) with tips for what goes into selling your house quickly, naturally some of selling real estate is out of our control. Given what sellers can actually influence, here’s our list of 5 simple tips to get your house on the market, pronto!
De-Clutter, De-Clutter, and De-Clutter Some More
If this comes naturally for you, then keep up the great work. Aim to bring your house to the level where you’re finally satisfied. And if this isn’t your thing, now might be time to enlist a friend (or hire a professional organizer) who constantly craves a good checklist.
Your house will appear larger when there’s less clutter and more storage space available. Need a good place to start? Try this one-day makeover: 3 Keys to Declutter a Closet.
Simplify Your Furniture
Try to streamline and remove any “extra” furniture that doesn’t truly need to be there to show off the size and purpose of a room. Not only will it be easier to walk through your home, the home will “show” larger when it has less in it.
Note: This step might involve loaning some items to a friend or placing them in a short-term storage facility before you move into your next house.
Make the Easy Changes
If the goal is to list your house quickly, now’s probably not the time for a major house renovation. But there are some relatively simple things to make your house appear less dated. For instance, you might try to …
- Replace light fixtures and/or light switch covers.
- Freshen up the paint to give it a clean, neutral look.
- Touch up any chipped paint on doorways, chair rails, etc.
- Remove personalized pictures from your walls, and then fix the nail holes and paint over them.
- Clean and/or re-paint your front door.
Ramp Up the Curb (and Screen!) Appeal
Keep in mind that the first thing a prospective buyer sees (whether in person or online) is the exterior of your home. Chances are good replacing all the windows and siding doesn’t need to be your priority. But you can put in the effort to do some basic upkeep: update fading paint on trim and shutters, trim any bushes, pressure-wash the sidewalk, driveway, and front porch, refresh the mulch, or plant some annuals. If your front door is outdated, consider replacing it. Spending a few hundred dollars now for a new, stylish door can potentially yield thousands later.
Find a Great Realtor
Having an experienced professional to help you sell your home isn’t always required, but it certainly might help. Get their input on the best timing and pricing for listing your home. Ask which market and decorating trends they’re seeing in your local area that could make the most impact on your house sale. Plus, utilizing their expertise and network of service professionals can save you time and money in the long-run.
Contact Beltmann Moving & Storage
If you’re ready to make a move soon — whether it’s across town or across the country — our Beltmann team is available for free consultations and would love to chat with you.
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