Thinking of Selling? Here are 6 ideas on How to Get Your Home Market Ready

Thinking of selling your home this spring?  Here are six areas to consider which will help your property shine in the buyer's eyes.

1. Curb Appeal
How does your home look from the street?  I've heard many buyers tell me they don't like how the property looks from the street and to take it off the list.  To keep this from happening to you, look at your house from across the street. Remove anything that distracts from the appearance. Put fresh paint what you can. Plant flowering plants etc.

2. Clutter
When the buyer comes inside make your home appear larger by removing clutter from each room, the closets, garage, basement, attic, etc. Don't forget the yard! It may need to have the clutter removed also. The idea is to get the buyer to visualize their furniture in your home.

3. Clean
Make your property shine!  Clean everywhere and everything. Don't forget about the air. Find and eliminate odors at the source

4. Character and Charm
This is what makes your home special. The smell of bread baking, flower arrangements, a fireplace fire. These things all contribute to a special feeling that make a house a home.

5.  Critique Your Home.
Objectively is key here. How does your home compare to the comps in the area?  Highlight the benefits of your home by using a  Home Feature Sheet. Include what made you buy the house, improvements you made, location of schools, shopping, major highways, etc.

6. Cost Vs. Value
Just because you like an improvement, doesn't mean the buyer will.  Spend money to make necessary repairs and cosmetic upgrades. Think neutral colors.

By following these timely tips you find buyers are attracted to your property and you'll quickly be on the way to your new home. Remember, most importantly your home needs to be priced correctly for local market conditions. It needs to have an postive IMPACT price!