Selling your home can be overwhelming and stressful! But, it does not have to be! We are here to help and have lots of information and knowledge on what it takes to get top dollar for your home. Many of these items are simple, and do not cost much! As a homebuyer, have you ever looked at pictures of a home online and seen personal items such as toothbrushes, hair combs, water glasses, etc on the counters? At this point, you start to wonder about the home and may even be turned off by the fact that the seller did not take the time to present the house as well as they could!
Here is a quick list of items that to keep in mind when getting ready to list your home. Remember, it is important to show the home well online using professional photos, which is where many buyers make their decisions on whether to view a home or not.
- Declutter your home, put personal items away and let a homebuyer imagine the space as theirs.
- Deep clean your house, including any carpets. Keep it fresh and clean for any prospective buyer.
- Depersonalize your decor.
- Landscape outdoor areas. Curb appeal is important! If it looks good from outside, chances are buyers will form a positive opinion on how well the inside is taken care of. If the outside is in neglect or shows signs of it, it is natural for buyers to be turned off before they even walk through the front door.
- Touch up grouting - help it look fresh!
This is just a small list of items that help to show your home well! If you are interested in looking at pictures of a past home we sold that was in great condition, check out 1902 Huntfield Court in Fallston, MD. This home was immaculately cared for by the owner and it paid off! They were able to get $70,000 over their asking price!
Streett Hopkins Real Estate is local in Bel Air, MD. We service Harford, Baltimore, and Cecil county. Next time you are thinking of buying or selling, please keep us in mind, we would love the opportunity to help out!
