Thinking about selling your home in South Etobicoke? I’m here to help. As a home seller, your road to a successful sale will require a little bit of preparation.
Unfortunately, getting your home ready to sell isn’t always as easy as the click of a button. However, with a little bit of planning and help from your real estate agent, you’ll be market-ready in no time at all!
Let’s jump in.
Look at Your Plans For the Future
The best place to start in getting your home ready to sell is having an idea of when you’re actually looking to move. Depending on your unique situation, you may already have a timeline in mind, or you might still be weighing your options – that’s okay too.
One of the most effective ways to simplify the process of getting your home ready to sell is by creating a plan. With that in mind, it helps to sort out as many details as you can early on. The better understanding you have about your selling goals, the easier it will be to start preparing. This includes knowing when you’d like to be on the market.
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Talk to Your Real Estate Agent
Once you have an idea of when you’d like to get moving, reach out to a local real estate agent. Even if you’re several months away from selling, it doesn’t hurt to speak with an expert who can help you plan ahead.
In South Etobicoke, every homeowner and home is different. With that in mind, you’ll want help from someone who knows the local market inside and out. After getting to know you and what you’re hoping to get out of your home sale, your agent can make key recommendations on how to best get ready to sell.
Clean & Declutter
One of the most important steps to complete before you sell your home is decluttering. This means getting rid of anything you don’t need in order to make the space feel more open, inviting, and appealing to buyers. Even if there are belongings or pieces of furniture that you’ll be bringing to your next home, your real estate agent may recommend storing certain items elsewhere while buyers will be coming through your home.
Once you’ve gone through and decluttered your home, it’s time for a deep clean. Go through your home from top to bottom until it’s sparkling. Pay attention to often overlooked areas, like baseboards, ceiling fans, and window sills.
If you don’t have the time or energy for this kind of deep cleaning, hiring professional cleaners is also a great way to get your home feeling fresh and pristine.
Make Touch Ups
If your home has any visible issues, you’ll want to address them before you sell. Because even minor things like leaky faucets, burnt-out light bulbs, or small wall dings can make a big difference to a potential buyer, it’s a good idea to take care of them upfront. While major renovations may not be necessary, low-cost fixes or improvements such as fresh paint can make a world of difference.
Your real estate agent can help you decide how to address certain issues to help your home present its best.
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Keeping Your Home Market-Ready
Once you’ve cleaned, declutter, and made any necessary repairs, make sure your home stays in tip-top shape as it’s on the market. When your home is on the market, you may not always have a ton of notice for when showings are scheduled. Therefore, you’ll want to keep your home showing-ready as much as possible.
If you have kids or little ones, keeping the house clean isn’t always the easiest. However, it’s totally worth the effort. Tidy as you go to keep the space free of clutter and avoid bringing large items into your home that can’t be stored away during showings. Don’t forget to mow the lawn during the summer months and keep the walkways and driveways free of snow throughout the winter.
Hoping to sell your South Etobicoke home? As an experienced and locally knowledgeable agent, I can help! Call or text me at 647-239-7587 or send me an email at melissa@southetobicoke.com to get started.
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