8 Expert Tips to Prepare Your Colorado Home for Sale
Now that you've decided to sell your home are you bouncing between excitement and anxiety? Our 8 expert tips will help you prepare your home for sale without undue stress. You'll be able to attract more potential buyers, and you'll get a quicker sale at a higher price.
Painting is considered one of the most effective pre-sale steps you can take. Exterior painting is a quick, cost-effective way to enhance curb appeal and lure buyers to explore inside your home. And once potential buyers enter your home, a fresh interior paint job tells them your house is move-in ready.
According to homelight.com, painting your home's exterior can yield a 152% return on investment. And HomeLight reports a 107% ROI on painting your home's interior. A $400,000 home would gain a value of $20,000! Singletrack Painting knows how to prepare your house for sale. You'll boost your home's appeal and value with our services!
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale Checklist
Selling a home puts additional stress on your already busy life. Between family, work, and relocating, how will you find the extra time to get your home ready to put on the market? The smart, stress-free way to get your home ready is to follow a checklist.
Our how to prepare your home for sale checklist will help you stay efficient and organized. Without a checklist, all the tasks can pile up and overwhelm you at the last minute. You don't need to reinvent the wheel. This tried and true checklist covers the essential 8 tips for a smooth, successful sale:
Boost your curb appeal
Declutter and depersonalize
Make necessary repairs
Deep clean and deodorize
Update paint colors
Enhance lighting
Create a welcoming outdoor space
Prepare for professional photos
1. The Importance of Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is the key to attracting buyers. Potential buyers form an impression of your home within 8 - 12 seconds of first seeing it. Buyers are impressed when they see:
A neat, clean property.
A home with a fresh coat of paint.
Attractive landscaping.
Great curb appeal makes all the difference between buyers who want to see more and those who'll just move on to the next house. And did you know that color can influence your home's value? Singletrack Painting can guide you on the best colors to transform your home's curb appeal and attract buyers.
2. Decluttering and Depersonalizing
The point of decluttering is to create a neutral space that buyers can envision themselves living in. Rooms crowded with furniture and surfaces cluttered with bric-a-brac subconsciously (or consciously!) turn off buyers.
Remove personal items that will derail buyers. If buyers spend time scanning your family photos instead of concentrating on what it would be like to live in your home, you may have lost them. Remove stacks of books and magazines. Clear kitchen and bathroom counters.
Since you'll be packing anyway, make your rooms look more appealing to buyers by packing up photos, excess books, collections, and other items that fill spaces and counters.
3. Making Necessary Repairs
Common problems like peeling paint, leaky faucets, squeaky doors, or broken window panes will be obvious to buyers. Unattended problems imply your house hasn't been well-maintained.
Don't try to hide or cover up problems. It's less than forthright to try and paint over chipped paint or hide broken windows behind curtains. Call on Singletrack Painting to efficiently fix cosmetic issues like chipped, peeling, or outdated paint so your home shows that it's well cared for.
4. Deep Cleaning and Odor Removal
It's normal for dirt and grime to build up over time as we enjoy our homes. Before your home goes on the market, make sure your windows sparkle, your carpets are stain-free, and tile grout is clean. A good deep cleaning and deodorizing will speak volumes to buyers as they stroll through your home. A job that may take you days can be completed by a professional cleaning service in a matter of hours.
We love our pets but they can leave odors on rugs and furniture that we may not even notice. Cleaning and freshening your upholstery and flooring should be part of the deep cleaning process, especially if you have pets.
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5. Updating Paint Colors
To attract as many potential buyers as possible, update your exterior and interior paint colors. Today's buyers seek neutral paint colors that help them envision their furniture and belongings in your home.
Avoid statement colors that are too taste-specific. Neutral colors make your rooms look bigger and they also reflect light, making your spaces look inviting and welcoming. If you're unsure about color choices, consult with Singletrack Painting. We can guide you on popular colors that help homes sell fast. At Singletrack, our goal is to create a flawless finish that will increase the value of your home.
6. Enhancing Lighting
Lighting has a strong psychological impact on buyers. Light fixtures aren't just about illuminating a room at night. A well-lit home can be mood enhancing, from creating a glow that makes your home look cozy and inviting to providing efficient light for tasks such as cooking.
When buyers see well-illuminated kitchens and bathrooms, they get a sense that the home functions well. Natural light is also an important consideration. Pull back curtains and drapes so light can fully enter.
7. Creating a Welcoming Outdoor Space
Today's buyers are particularly attracted to welcoming outdoor spaces. A few chairs strategically placed over a colorful outdoor rug on your front porch creates a welcoming and inviting space. Accent your front door by filling pots and planters with colorful flowers. Ensure your deck or terrace is inviting by arranging outdoor furniture and adding plants.
8. Preparing for Professional Photos
Great professional photos influence buyers to make an appointment to see your home. More than ever before, buyers shop for homes on real estate websites. Buyers make an appointment to see homes that have beautiful photos. If the photos are blurry, dark, or show clutter, buyers will move on.
You can prepare for the photo shoot by making sure all rooms, counters, and surfaces are decluttered; lights are turned on; pillows and afghans are fluffed and arranged – and toilet seats are closed!
After Singletrack Painting transforms your home with light neutral colors, your rooms and spaces will appear brighter and more appealing in photos. And don't forget your kitchen – to many buyers it's the most important room in the house. Make sure your cabinets are clean and updated. If you want to paint, let Singletrack help you choose the best colors for your cabinets.Your kitchen will steal the show in on-line photos!
Partner with Singletrack Painting for a Hassle-Free Sale Preparation
Follow our 8 expert tips to sell your home fast and at top dollar. However, if it feels overwhelming to prepare on your own, hire professionals. Pros work efficiently and can get the work done in a fraction of DIY time.
Put your worries aside and partner with Singletrack Painting to enhance your home's marketability. From minor repairs to exterior, interior, and cabinet painting, we're your go-to for hassle-free sale preparation.
Ready to make your Colorado home stand out in today's competitive real estate market? Call Singletrack for a consultation today. We're ready to help!
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