April 25th 2019

Preparing Your Home for the Market

There are a lot of steps in the process that is selling your home. From finding a great agent to packing your belongings, it can be difficult to check everything off the list in a timely and organized manner. Lucky for you, The Coastal Marketing Group at REMAX At The Shore has you covered. Here are a few tips that will help you get started, feel less stressed, and impress potential buyers!

Neutralize Colors

Bright and flashy colors aren’t for everyone and it’s hard to imagine yourself in a home that isn’t aesthetically pleasing to you. Neutral colored walls will appeal to far more buyers when showing off your home. 

Perfect Your Landscaping

One of the best things you can do to get your home sold fast is by showing off the curb appeal. The first look of a home plays a big role in deciding whether or not buyers are interested. Make a great first impression by having a luscious lawn, manicured plants, and appealing walkways.

Repair What’s Broken

A home that needs repairs is never first on anyone’s list. Make sure your home is in tip-top shape, especially when it comes to bigger problems like broken glass, leaks, and holes. Spending now on home repairs to get your home in tip-top shape will pay dividends when you get an offer.

 Depersonalize

When you are staging your home for potential buyers it’s important to make sure they can picture themselves living in it. That means removing excess decorations, dingy furniture, and family photos. Only stage your home with your best pieces.

 Clean, clean, clean!

This one shouldn’t need much explaining. Your counters should be stick-free, floors vacuumed, and windows and mirrors washed. A nice smell throughout the house is a nice added touch, as well!

 Beautify the Entryway

We’re bringing them up twice because it’s just that important. A good first impression goes a long way! Buy a new welcome mat and make sure the front door is inviting to guests.

 Organize

Clutter in the home sends a message that it lacks storage, which is NEVER good news. Minimize and organize closets, drawers, and shelves. Make things neat and orderly, which will impress the buyers.

 Let the Light In

A bright airy home makes it feel bigger, cleaner, and all around better. Turn on the lights, open the shades, and let the light fill your home!

 Give Every Room a Purpose

The one room in your home that may be a gym/office/storage combo has got to go. Pick one purpose and stick with it, that way buyers will envision how they can use it themselves instead of feeling confused.

Selling your home can seem difficult to face alone and that’s why finding a good real estate agent makes a BIG difference. Give The Coastal Marketing Group a call at (609) 884-4242 and let one of our experienced and local agents help you feel more comfortable. We’ve done this THOUSANDS of times and will be by your side every step of the way.