Selling Preparation: Everything You Need To Know Before Selling Your Home

You’re starting a job in other city. You’re already under contract for a new home you love. Whatever the reason, you’re looking to sell your existing home quickly. Here’s how to prepare to sell your house so you’ll be ready to hit the market and attract qualified, motivated buyers.

Make Sure the Price Is Right

Get a qualified appraisal of your home, then cut the suggested asking price by 15 to 20 percent. Although this seems like a bold move, in a hot market it will bring in buyers and hopefully a bidding war. Pricing your home too high is a sure way to see it sit stagnant.

Depersonalize and Declutter 

Potential buyers should be able to see themselves living in your home. When you prep house for sale, remove family photographs and other personal items. If you have a unique color scheme, repaint in soothing neutrals to create a blank canvas. You should also declutter to make the property appear more spacious. Have a yard sale or put off-season items in storage to prepare for your move.

Clean Top to Bottom

Whether you plan to put in sweat equity or would rather hire a cleaning professional, your home should be spotless before your first showing. In addition to scrubbing everything from the baseboards to the ceiling fixtures, take steps to spruce up such as fixing loose hinges and swapping out dead lightbulbs.

Take Amazing Photos

In the digital age, great photos sell homes. Once your home is completely staged, consider hiring a professional real estate photographer to create a listing that will have buyers lining up at your door. Don’t rely on your smartphone camera or your next-door neighbor’s cousin who likes to take photos.

After preparing your home for sale, call our expert team of realtors. We specialize in condos and townhomes for sale Los Angeles and are dedicated to effectively marketing your home to find the right buyer quickly.