Hundreds of people each year struggle with the decision of putting up their houses for sale. “When should we do it”, “How should we do it” and “How much should be our asking price?” are just some of the questions that homeowners ask themselves. However, the better question to ask should be, “How can we make the house easier to sell?” Our article below covers several decorating items that’ll not only make that home easier to sell, but it will sell it faster too. They include things such as:
Decluttering Your Property
While you don’t actually have to go “all the way” with Feng Shui styling, in other words, less is better, giving your home an uncluttered look makes it look all the more larger, cleaner and less stressful as well. That being said, when some professional realtors put up homes for sale, they sometimes take out up to half of the furnishings in the house.
Work On Your Curb Appeal
Before you put up that “For Sale” sign, several vitally important steps should be carried out surrounding the actual property. Wash siding, gutters, and walkways. Professionals, like those at Exit Trinity Realty, know that you should also consider making necessary repairs to your house when selling it. For instance, repairing or repainting your house numbers and your mailbox. Mow the lawn, cut back shrubs and plant some fresh sod. Don’t forget to wash the windows and any screens. Repaint the front or back porch if they need it.
Create an Inviting Atmosphere
A clean doormat, potted plants in a pretty planter and a painted piece of wicker furniture all point to a welcoming look as visitors come to see the home. Likewise, getting rid of old bicycles, worn-out tires and replacing any burned-out light bulbs will help those who prefer to see the property during the evening hours. For specific decorations, remember that not everyone has an eclectic style or preference for decorations or accessories that you may have. This being the case, keep your personal memorabilia items to a minimum or completely out of sight. These may be the best decorations you can use to get a quick sale–and a profitable one as well.
Get Out Mr. Clean
Shining floors, windows you can see through, clean counters and clean grout surrounding the tiles on the floor or in the bathroom all enhance the prospects for selling your house. Pristine is the word here.
Purge Anything Unnecessary
Old clothing hanging from door knobs or coat hangers, unemptied trash cans and cigarette holders that are cluttered with cigarette buds all make for an unsightly tour of your home.
There’s no substitute for cleanliness, order and general maintenance, and once they see your home presented as such, buyers will be more inclined to sign on that bottom dotted line quicker than you can imagine.
