Selling your house? Here’s what you need to do

Ready to sell your house? Homebuyers nowadays are quite choosy when it comes to buying a house because they have quite a lot of options out there. 

And if you put your house up for sale without any prior preparations, you might not get the response you expected. that’s why it’s always a good idea to renovate your house before listing it. That doesn’t mean you’ll have to spend a lot of money.  

A few minor retouches can go a long way in making a nice impression on potential buyers.

From making a few repairs to landscaping, to hiring a window cleaning service. Here’s a list of things you need to do before putting your house up for sale.

Make minor repairs

You don’t need to completely renovate. But that doesn’t mean you don’t even repair what needs to be repaired. Repair any broken windows or any defects in walls or a leaky roof that can discourage any potential buyers.

Landscape

The first thing the buyer will see when they visit your house will be your porch or lawn. So, you must take landscaping seriously. Mow the lawn, plant flowers. Maybe hire a gardener.

Clean the exterior

If your exterior doesn’t look clean. The buyer will automatically assume a dirty interior, which is why you have to pay special attention to your exterior. Wash your house’s siding using one of those pressure washers, clean gutters.

Get rid of bad odors

No matter how great your house looks, any form of bad smell can leave a bad influence on the buyer. Don’t cook anything that might smell strong before showing your house. Use air fresheners, and get 

rid of anything that causes bad smells such as litter boxes.

Remove personal items

When someone comes and looks at your house. It should be easy for them to imagine themselves there. Having all your items lying around can make it harder for them to do that. So, removing as many personal items as you can is always a great idea.

Don’t overdo the décor

As mentioned above, excess décor can make it hard for the buyer to imagine themselves in your space. Go with more generic décor. Like some landscape paintings are fine. Remove décor that can make people with different tastes uncomfortable.

Clean your windows

Natural lighting can make your house look bigger and more inviting. So, get rid of excess curtains and let the light in. but to do that, you’ll need cleaner windows, hiring a simple window cleaning service can go a long way

Organize

Storage spaces are a great selling point and If your cupboards and closets are messy. They can leave a bad impression on your potential buyer. Organize your closets to make them seem bigger. Remove unnecessary items immediately.  Get boxes and other gear that will make your storage spaces look more organized.

Pay attention to your bathrooms

Bathrooms are easily overlooked sometimes and a dirty or even dull bathroom can leave a negative impact. Make your bathroom look like some spa. You can easily create the feel of a luxurious bath for as low as $30. Get some pretty washcloths. Add scented candles and fake small plants. Get a bathmat and towel that are matching with the color of your bathroom. And Close your Toilet!