Repairs to Consider Before Selling Your Home

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Home Inspection Prep 101

When selling you home, it is in your best interest to have you home as ready as possible for an inspection. No matter how much you know about the place you've called home for many years, a home inspector may find issues that the buyers will want you to address. While there is no guarantee that any inspection will go smoothly, you can take steps to make it less likely that a home inspection will derail your home sale. 

There are several ways that you can help prep your home for an inspection, which can help give a favorable view of your home to both the buyers and the inspector.

• Make sure all light bulbs are working prior to the inspections. 
• Change the filters in your home and leave any service tags on systems and appliances so the inspector can see them.
• If you home is vacant, make sure the power is on so that all systems can be inspected properly. 
• Make sure the inspector has clear access to all areas of your home. Think about your electrical box, water heater, AC units, attic door, etc. 
• Make sure to check for any slow drains in your sinks and showers/tubs. 
• Make sure all of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are in working order.
• If you home has any cracked windows or broken screens, go ahead and fix those issues prior to the inspection.
• Make sure all of your doors open and close properly without anything that's creaking, loose, or otherwise not functioning properly. 
• Paint any exterior weathered wood and caulk around trim, windows, and doors.

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What's Unique About Your Neighborhood?

We all know a house is more than just walls, windows, and doors. Help your agent market your property by telling them what makes your home special. 

Answer the questions below to help attract the buyer who's been dreaming of calling your house a home and share this with your agent. 

1. What are the top three features you love about your neighborhood?
2. Why do your friends/family enjoy visiting your home/neighborhood?
3. Why did you choose this home or neighborhood over others?
4. What is the best neighborhood addition since you moved in?
5. Describe your home's ideal next owner.
6. List the best places to shop that are close to your home for groceries, gas, dry cleaners, etc. 

How to Prep Your Home to Sell

Before you show your home, check to make sure its condition is one you would be proud to let a few million Americans see. Too often sellers delay or lost out on offers because they don't take preparing for showings seriously or relax after the first few visitors.

Here are a few tips to make sure your property makes the right impression.

Check the Computer View

Most home first impressions today are online, so it's important that you view your home like a buyer will. To do this, take pictures of the interior and exterior of your home and upload them to a computer. Zoom in and pan your photos to get a buyer's perspective on your property.

Walk-thru with an Outsider

Do a walk-thru of your home with a trusted friend. Fresh eyes, ears, and noses can spot defects you have learned to live with.

Curate Your Curb Appeal

Go outside and inspect the driveway, decks and porches. Take note of cracks, oil stains, and landscaping. These should be high-priority on your fix list if you don't want buyers to turn away before they've taken a real look.

Clear the Way

Declutter all flat surfaces, closets, and bathrooms. Donate excess or move items to a storage facility. Your goal is to show a home buyers can see themselves in. That can be hard with your personal effects in the way.

Consider Staging to Speed Up the Process

Home staging professionals use furniture, placement, accessories, and lighting to help make the best impression. A staging investment can help sell a great home in a flash or help buyers appreciate the potential in a harder to move listing.

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Four Ways to Shorten the Selling Process

Once you've decided to sell your home, your top priorities should be developing a selling strategy that attracts offers and a plan for overcoming the hurdles that can delay your sale.

Here are four tips to smooth out potential bumps in the road before you even hit them and to make sure your transaction finishes as fast as possible.

Trust Your Agent

Hiring an experienced real estate agent will make the selling that much easier. Your agent is your best possible source of advice to position your home favorably against the competition. 

Outwit the Competition with Incentives

With other houses nearby or in the same price range for sale, it helps to sweeten the pot for the buyer who's on the fence. Talk with your agent about the best incentives to offer in your area.

Resist the Temptation to Hover

Resist the temptation to hang around and "help" potential buyers during their visit. This interferes with an agent's job and makes it harder for buyers to imagine owning and living in the home.

Expect to Negotiate

Offers and counter-offers keep your potential sale alive. Negotiations are less stressful when you decide in advance how low you're willing to go early. Ultimately, you decide what to accept, but talk with your agent early about your expectations and stay open to his or her advice on what price is best for today's market. 

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