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Hire a Home Inspector
Having a home inspection is a proactive approach to getting your home ready to sell. Known as a pre-listing home inspection, you can find out the exact condition of your property, what issues and repairs need to be addressed beforehand, fix them, and then focus on the next task to sell your home fast.
Make Repairs and Small Upgrades to Your House
After you receive a comprehensive list of repairs you should make, it’s time to get started either making the repairs yourself or contracting the right person to do them. This may also be a great time to make small upgrades to your home.
Hire a Home Stager
Hiring a stager can happen BEFORE or AFTER you contract with an agent. I am finding that more and more sellers are reaching out to me first so that they have a gauge on the work that needs to be addressed (and the timeline to complete) prior to listing. Like the home inspector, my job is to point you in the right direction by outlining all recommendations that should be addressed. These recommendations generally fall into the category of cleaning, decluttering, depersonalizing, enhancing curb appeal, etc. Renting storage units is becoming an increasingly popular method of decluttering one’s house before selling it. The idea is to limit the amount of stuff in your house so that potential future owners can envision themselves (and their stuff) in that space.
Find a Real Estate Agent
Referrals from trusted friends and relatives would be a great place to start. Here are some questions to consider asking any potential candidate:
How many clients have you served this year?
Has a client ever filed a complaint against you?
What is your fee?
What services do you offer beyond negotiations?
After you decide on a real estate agent, you and your agent should come up with a plan of action. It should include a timeline, from the pricing of your house and getting it listed on MLS to open houses. You and your agent should be on the same page at all times and a plan of action will help ensure that happens
… stay tuned for Part 2 in February 2021 …