Your home is likely your greatest source of equity. Whether you are selling to buy a bigger home, relocate or downsize there is no doubt you want to maximize the sales price to increase the money in your pocket. While the value of your home has likely appreciated during your ownership, here are several tips to maximize the value of your home in the eyes of a buyer.
- Create and implement a staging and repair checklist. Some REALTORS will include a professional staging consultation as part of their service to help point you in the right direction to turn your property in to a model home.
- Clean. Clean. Clean. Declutter. Declutter. Declutter. Clean. Clean Clean. If you have the time and you enjoy cleaning then scour from top to bottom, most prefer to use a professional cleaning service right before the home goes on the market.
- Light and bright, before photos or showings make sure window’s are clean, blinds and curtains are open to bring in as much natural light as possible, all lights are on with any burnt out bulbs replaced and add lamps or additional lighting to any dark spaces. Buyers love houses light and open houses.
- Professional photographer paired with an online marketing strategy. Nearly all buyers search listings online and over 90% of buyers look at photos of the property to determine if it’s a possible match. A photographer who specializes in real estate will be able to capture your property at it’s best.
- Last, but certainly not least consult with your realtor® on the market activity in your neighborhood, set price properly based on “comps” and competition and discuss how your home will be marketed and differentiated from the competition. Find out which services your REALTOR® will include to help you maximize your proceeds such as professional staging consultation, professional photo service, professional cleaning service, or home warranty program.
Selling your home is an important task. Contact me today for a free home evaluation and to discuss the services I include to maximize your profits. I’m here to understand your goals, provide professional service and deliver outstanding results.
Jennifer Blake, Denver REALTOR®
Call/text/email 303.842.2306 or jblake5280@gmail.com