How to Prepare Your Home for the Spring Market

Spring is one of the busiest seasons in the real estate market. If you plan to sell your home this Spring, you’ll want to take all the necessary preparation steps to help your house stand out among the competition.

Connect with a Professional Realtor

First, and most importantly, find a trusted realtor who can help you prepare to list your house on the market. Your realtor will be able to evaluate your home and neighborhood and give you a good idea of your home’s value. They will also assist in marketing your home and ensuring it gets in front of the right buyers. If you choose to work with professional photographers or stagers, they will manage that relationship and ensure everything goes smoothly on your behalf. Before starting any other work to prepare for selling your home in the Spring, make sure you have a trusted realtor there to help guide you.

Paint Your Walls Neutral Colors

It’s incredible how a fresh coat of paint can instantly improve a room’s appearance. Homebuyers will be looking for a blank slate that they can make into their own place, so any rooms with wallpaper or bright colors may deter them from making an offer. While you’re stuck inside this winter, set aside some time to take on painting projects and apply a fresh coat to any room in need of a new look.

Replace Dated Fixtures

Replacing dated fixtures in your home is an inexpensive way to make your place look more modern and appealing to homebuyers. Pay attention to lighting fixtures, especially in the entryway and kitchen - these are the spots buyers will be most likely to notice a dated fixture. You may not even need to replace the fixtures. Instead, consider giving them a fresh coat of spray paint to a more sleek, modern color.

Deep Clean Your Floors

While you are stuck inside this winter, take some time to deep clean all of your floors to ensure they are spotless and free of odor by Spring. Flooring is one of the main things homebuyers look for, and a spotty carpet or pet odor will instantly leave them with a negative impression. You can rent a carpet shampooer from your local home improvement store or hire a professional. Make sure to also focus on hardwood, vinyl, and tile floors. Make sure they are shiny, clean, and free from any messes before you sell your home in the Spring.

Complete a Pre-Listing Inspection and Appraisal

Schedule a pre-listing home inspection. This will give you an idea of any issues in your home well in advance. By doing this early, you can address everything and take the proper time to get it fixed - without delaying your home sale. Over the winter, hire the necessary professionals needed to fix any issues. Once everything is resolved, get a pre-listing home appraisal done to get a better idea of the market value of your home. Listing your home at a realistic price is ideal for getting it sold quickly and for the right price.

How to Prepare Your Home for the Spring Market Summary

Think of what you would want to see in a home as a new homebuyer and approach your own house with a fresh set of eyes. Does any clutter stand out and make the room seem smaller? Are any rooms decorated with too much personality that you can’t see yourself living in them? As you walk around your house this winter, keep these questions in mind and plan your weekends around projects to help your home sell.

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