10 Things You Should Be Doing To Sell Your House Faster

Selling a house is a process. A complex process that requires a lot of time and energy. Of course, working with a professional Realtor who will help you through every stage of the process, from setting a price to marketing the property to closing the sale is your first step. But there are quite a few things that you can do yourself to sell your house faster (and at the right price).

10 Quick Tips to Sell Your House Faster

1. Make it Inviting – Create a lasting first impression right at the front door. Fix outdoor lighting, address numbers and trim. Replace your doormat and plant a few colorful flowers to liven things up. Curb appeal is important to make potential buyers feel welcome and safe right away.
2. Light it Up – Maximize the light in your home. Wash your windows (both inside and out) to allow your home to shine from the outside, in! Increase the wattage in your lightbulbs, open the drapes, trim the bushes in front of windows… do whatever you have to do to make your house bright and cheery.
3. Declutter Closets – Storage is a big one. Don’t underestimate how nosy potential buyers can be, remember to organize your closets and clean out your cupboards. Don’t forget about the inside of your refrigerator, medicine cabinets and even under your sinks. It all makes a difference!
4. Repaint – Make your interior inviting, too by repainting rooms in a neutral shade so that potential buyers can envision themselves living there.
5. Refresh – Make your bed. Make your kids make their beds. Keep all rooms clean and tidy and remember to close the lid on the toilet. Crack open some windows, if the weather allows, to let some fresh air inside as well.
6. Update Small Touches – Replace switch plates, faucets, outlet covers and door handles. Even the smallest touches can make a difference.
7. Practice Feng Shui – Avoid having the back of furniture facing an entryway, add plants, fix what’s broken and eliminate clutter.
8. Offer Amazing Aromas – Consider lighting a scented candle before the showing or baking a batch of delicious cookies!
9. Crate Up the Critters – We know you love your pet, but not everyone is a cat-lover, too. Buyers don’t want to walk in and smell kitty litter or dog food. If you have an open house scheduled, send the animals to a pet hotel for the day.
10. De-Personalize – And finally, the most important thing you can do to help your Realtor sell your home faster is to de-personalize the space. One rule of thumb is to get rid of a third of your things (including family photos, memorabilia, keepsakes and all those cute drawings by your kindergartner, too). Just put them in storage for the time being so you’re “show-ready” at all times.

Selling your home is one of the biggest life transitions you’ll go through. Make the process as quick and painless as possible with these simple tips but remember, experienced agents know the nuances of your local market and will be able to guide you through the specifics of pricing, marketing and negotiating for a smooth sale process.