Five Tips to Prepare Your Home For Market
When it comes to selling your home, there are several things you can do to prepare your home for the market. 
The specifics will depend upon your home's overall condition, age, and level of updates.
We also recommend using the services of a professional home stager — CG Group at Skyecroft Realtyoffers a consultation with a professional stager for the majority of our listings — to help optimize your home's presentation.
We believe every property will sell for the right price, but our goal as real estate professionals is to help our clients sell their house for the highest price in the shortest amount of time. We can help you reach that goal by positioning your home to outperform every other home you are competing with on the market.
Before getting into the specifics about your house, here are a handful of guidelines that almost any home seller will find useful.
1. First Impressions Matter Most. Focus on your home’s curb appeal. That means power washing your house—driveway and sidewalks included. Spruce up the outside with fresh flowers and landscaping. Paint the front door and update exterior fixtures. Repair wood rot, windows, and damaged roofs.
2. Start Packing Now. Don’t wait to clear out clutter. If you don’t use it on a daily basis, you should pack it up or throw it away. Don’t put it in the garage, get a storage unit. Your Realtor® will be impressed that you are already on top of your game!
3. Light & Bright Sells. Paint interior walls in warm, neutral colors. Let in natural light. Heavy curtains, valances and drapes are out. Replace or remove tattered blinds. Use light fixtures that warm and brighten the space. Cut back trees and shrubbery that block out natural light.
4. Don’t Over Upgrade. Today’s buyers know what they want. They expect hardwood floors, granite countertops, and updated fixtures. They want an open floor plan and usable space like drop areas, butler pantries, etc. But be careful when you upgrade to not over-improve compared to your neighbors unless you plan to stay awhile. Expect 3-5 years to earn your money back.
5. The Kitchen Comes First. If you are going to upgrade your home, focus on the areas where you’ll get the best bang for the buck. A major kitchen renovation could get you 80% or more immediate return on your investment and make your home more saleable.
For more tips on how to optimize your home's presentation for the market or to schedule a home valuation or listing consultation, reach out to your local real estate expert.
And if you are in the Charlotte area, contact the author (see below) today!
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About the Author
Jimmy Grappone
NC & SC Broker / REALTOR
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"At the end of the day, this is a people business. It's not just about how many houses you sell, but how you impact the lives of those you serve. My job is not just about selling...it's about being a trusted advisor and guide through what can be a treacherous process if you don't know what you're doing."
"At the end of the day, this is a people business. It's not just about how many houses you sell, but how you impact the lives of those you serve. My job is not just about selling...it's about being a trusted advisor and guide through what can be a treacherous process if you don't know what you're doing."
Jimmy Grappone
I am a husband, a dog owner, a recreational golfer, an on-again / off-again workout warrior, a lover and connoisseur of barbecue and local craft IPAs, an older brother and self-professed mama’s (and mama-in-law’s) boy, and an all-around sports junkie. I love being on the golf course and on the water, but hopefully not at the same time. Relaxation is on a boat with a fishing pole in hand and The Avett Brothers playing in the background.
My motivation and inspiration begin at home. Home is more than just four walls and a roof. It’s where we live with our spouses, our families, where we forge relationships and create memories that last a lifetime. It’s my “why” for being in real estate. Home is not only shelter, but all of the dreams and aspirations that come along with it, including what it is now and what it will become. Nothing beats helping others find that special place they will call home and create dreams and experiences and memories of their own. I am blessed to be in the “business of home.”
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Grappone is licensed to sell real estate in North Carolina & South Carolina and frequently refers clients to real estate agents from coast to coast and around the globe.
Grappone is licensed to sell real estate in North Carolina & South Carolina and frequently refers clients to real estate agents from coast to coast and around the globe.
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