You thought long and hard about moving. You know it’s a stressful situation between preparing the house for viewing, packing and making the place available. Now that you’ve made the decision to move, it can’t happen fast enough. That is why you should do these six things to get your house ready for a sale in Rome. Checking these off your list will make the process faster and help get a buyer sooner than later.
1. Get Rid of Clutter
Decluttering is the initial crucial step when prepping your home for sale in Rome. Dispose of unnecessary items or anything broken. Consider donating usable items and storing away knick-knacks. Ensure floors are clear, let natural light through open windows, and keep countertops free of non-essential items – like the coffee maker on the kitchen counter, a must-have for any lived-in home. Contact Homes By Cameron at (315) 351-2765 for more home staging tips.
Pro tip: If you haven’t used an item in two years, and it is not a specific-use item, consider tossing it out! I know this is a lot easier to say than do, but it is a good way at looking at the items in your house that you can spare.
2. Pre-Pack What You Are Able To
You’re going to be moving when the house sells so why not get a jump on the packing. This could start with the things you pulled off of shelves and counters in the de-clutter stage. But you can take it further by packing books, seasonal clothing and kitchen items not regularly used. Get a storage unit for a couple of months if possible to organize your move as you pack and get the house as cleared out as possible for the sale.
A short-term storage facility may be a huge help when listing your home for sale ion Rome NY. Getting some of those rarely used items out of the house for a few months, until you ultimately move to your new house, can create physical, and mental, space to work out the rest.
3. Double Deep Clean
Once you have everything de-cluttered and packed away, set the furniture in way that stages the home in the most inviting ways. Your realtor probably has some great ideas about this. But once everything is up and put away, you can see exactly what needs to be cleaned. Don’t just vacuum; get the carpets cleaned. Scrub the toilets, showers and everything kitchen and bathroom until tiles sparkle and everything looks bright and clean.
Although not necessary in all instances, hiring a professional cleaner may help out immensely. Even if your home doe not need the deepest of cleanings, hiring a professional cleaner can help leave time for you to perform other essential tasks to help prep to sell your home.
4. Fresh Paint
Refreshing a room with a coat of paint is a simple and budget-friendly way to update its look. It can also create a neutral backdrop, allowing potential buyers to envision their own style preferences. Consider using neutral colors like white or other soft tones to appeal to a wider audience. Focus on painting the main living areas first, as these spaces often leave the strongest initial impressions on visitors.
5. Take Care of the Yard
Spend some time to ramp up the curb appeal of your home. This is the first thing buyers see when they come to an open house or home view. While you should make sure the entire yard, front and back, is mowed and free of weeds, spend most of your yard resources on the front. Make sure weeds are pulled, grass is green and free of brown spots and trees and bushes are trimmed. Windows should be seen from the street without being obstructed by hedges and branches.
6. Follow Your Realtor’s Advice
Your realtor is an expert on what is important to buyers in Rome. When he does his walk-through, he will help you prioritize the needs to get the house ready. Look at the list and have an honest discussion about what you can and cannot do. He might say you need to replace the air conditioner but if you don’t have the resources, this needs to be discussed so he can properly address it either in price or sales strategy.