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Top 5 Things to Do Before Putting Your Home on the Market

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Top 5 Things to Do Before Putting Your Home on the Market

Top 5 Things to Do Before Putting Your Home on the Market

Repair/Renovation Records

Gather records of repairs and renovations that were done on your watch. This includes maintenance such as HVAC repairs, gutter cleaning, and landscaping additions. Include upgrades such as new carpeting, fireplace upgrades, window installations, and any other big or small renovations. Make sure to tidy up any home additions so the buyer gets the same clean and cozy feel that you had when repairs and renovations took place.

Pre-Sale Inspection

Pre-sale inspections are highly recommended, even if you think you know your house inside and out. Instead of being hit with endless repairs from a buyer’s inspection, get to the root of every issue that could endanger your sale before the buyer and their inspector notices.

Preliminary Title Reports

Preliminary title reports are advisable as this report shows any outstanding issues your home may have. It will also make you aware of any liens, HOA fees, unpaid property taxes, child support, or virtually anything else that may pop up and prevent the sale of the house. Stay informed, prepared, and ahead of the game.

Declutter Your Home

An uncluttered and spacious home makes for an uncluttered and anxiety-free mind, especially in the eyes of a potential buyer. Tidy up any lingering toys, decor, papers, mail, crumbs, or anything else that could invite a skeptical “used house” thought. The buyer should be able to imagine their furniture, their decor, and their life in your home.

Hire a real estate agent

Hire an agent about three months before putting your home on the market. Real estate agents have access to a variety of records and recommendations that they know will be a make-or-break deal. Real estate agents are also knowledgeable in what repairs you may have to tackle as well as which repairs you can simply skip. This will save you time, money, and stress when it comes to fixing things that may have been unnecessary to fix in the first place.