THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? CHECK OUT THIS GUIDE

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If you are in the process of selling your home or want to sell your home, then there is a list of chores and tasks that you will need to do before you list it.

You may already be aware of some of these; however, others you may not realise need to be done. Check out the article below to find out more. 

Clean It 

One of the very first steps you need to do when it comes to selling your property is give it a thorough clean.

This will get all the dirt and grime out of your home, leaving it sparkling and looking brand new for when potential buyers come around.

Make sure you get down into all the corners that you commonly miss during the usual weekly cleans. If you don’t think you can do a good enough job or you don’t have the time to do it yourself then you could always hire a cleaner to do it for you. 

Declutter It 

Another key step in getting your home prepped for selling is decluttering. This is a task many people dread as they assume it will take ages to get through. It doesn’t have to, you just have to know what to do and how to do it.

When it comes to decluttering, it is best to tackle one room at a time rather than viewing it as one big job.

Once you are in a room, sort your belongings into four piles. These will consist of the items you want to keep, throw away, donate, and sell.

Only you can go through your things as only you know what you want to keep. Take your time and most importantly, don’t stress. 

Get It Valued 

Once you deem your home sale worthy, then you can contact a realtor to get it listed. If you wish to use a realtor then you will need to source a reliable one who knows what they are doing.

Check out reviews from previous clients to find one you are happy to use, alternatively you could ask friends or family if they have recently sold their own property.

You will need a property valuation so you know how much to reasonably list it for.

Find Your New Place

Lastly, when you are selling your existing property then you will likely need to find a new place to live. You may be selling to move to another area or because you need a bigger property to accommodate a growing family.

Whatever the reason, know what you are looking for in your new home. This could be a certain number of bedrooms or a bigger garden for instance. 

If you are using a realtor to sell your current home then you can speak to them about finding your new one through them as well.

That way everything is being dealt with under the same roof, handy for legal switch overs and change of deeds.  

We do hope you found this useful and now understand everything you need to do in order to get your home ready for the market.

If you are wanting your home to sell for a great price then get it all right from the get go.