It is never too early to start preparation for the sale of your home. In the Springtime is a great time of year to get your house in order. You never realize what needs to be done until you roll your sleeves up and get started. Here are some suggestions on what to concentrate on when you are thinking of putting your home on the market.
The first step is to take a good look around your home inside and out. Is there chipped paint on baseboards or carpeting that needs to be updated or replaced. You have to take a critical look at your home through the lens of a buyer who will notice every little nook and cranny of your home.
Here are our Anne Winch Ottawa Real Estate and Staging Team suggestions:
Outside – create your curb appeal:
- Clean out gutters, trim back hedges and clean out flower gardens
- Always keep your lawn tidy and trimmed
- Make your entry way sparkle with a freshly painted door and trim and an inviting door mat
- Frame your doorway with some potted evergreens or berry branches
- Update your outdoor lighting – perhaps new coach lights
Inside – declutter and paint:
- Take each room one at a time and declutter
- Less is best with the amount of furniture you need for each room
- Do you need to remove outdated wallpaper or do your walls need to be painted in more neutral colours?
- Do your hardwood floors need to be renovated or polished?
Renovate:
- Do you need any updates in the kitchen or bathrooms? Now is the time to do anything that may take away from the beauty of your home. Kitchens and bathrooms often sell your home, make sure they don’t drag down the sale with outdated fixtures. If you can’t afford to renovate completely, try adding new counters, faucets and backsplash or have your cupboards professionally painted. Simple tricks can do wonders.
- Clean windows, open blinds and let the light in.
Create the “Look”:
Once you have decluttered and are ready to list, make sure that you hire the right team to sell and stage your home. The convenience of having a team that can do both will save you time and money in the long run.
Our Anne Winch Ottawa Real Estate and Staging Team can create the vision to get your property looking its best and sold for top dollar. Together with our inventory of staging furniture and accessories we can create a look that will give you the “wow” factor. All our clients have their homes staged for free along with a professional photographer to give you the best online presence you need to sell your home.
Give us a call and we can help you decide what might need to be renovated or painted before you sell. We are just a phone call away and we would love to hear from you!