How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

Deciding to sell your home is a huge decision, and if the idea of putting your home on the market seems overwhelming, MJB Real Estate is here to help. We'll walk you through the steps of selling your home, and in the meantime, use this list to get started on your real estate journey!

Find a good agent

At MJB Real Estate Group, this is a no-brainer. Our team is local, experienced, and here to serve you. We’ll help you land the best offer on your property and make selling your home easy and stress-free!

Invest in your curb appeal

Consider what a buyer’s first impression of your home will be. Simple things like repainting your front door and updating your landscaping can automatically boost your curb appeal and entice potential buyers to schedule a home tour or open house. 

You can also consult with your agent to find more ways to upgrade the appearance of your home.

Up to Code

Prior to a buyer’s home inspection, you want to make sure that your home is safe and up to date.

This means repairing any structural damage or building code violations and making sure

all carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are functioning. It’s a good idea to have

a pre-sale home inspection done by a licensed home inspector.

Neat and Tidy

Before getting ready to show your home, make sure that your home is clean and tidy. Buyers like to see spacious, decluttered homes, so you don’t want to show your home if it’s overflowing with junk. Clean and declutter all visible areas, including countertops, tables, and windowsills. Consider packing up your excess belongings before showing your home, this will make the home look tidier and more spacious and will save you time on moving day.

While you’re decluttering your space and packing up extra belongings, consider depersonalizing your home too. Buyers want to see an appealing home that they can picture themselves living in, so you’ll want to remove any distractions that get in the way. Removing personal items like family photos and bold artwork and repainting the walls in neutral tones will help the buyer visualize living in your home and entice them to make an offer.

After tidying your home, you still want to make sure your home is as clean as possible.

Consider hiring a professional cleaning service to make sure every nook and cranny is spotless.

Touch-ups and repairs

Buyers don’t want a home that they’ll have to start repairing the moment they move in, which is why it’s up to you, the seller, to make sure your home is in good condition before putting it on the market. Replace those burnt-out lightbulbs, fix that dripping faucet, and oil those rusty hinges. Be sure to also fix any small scuff marks and chipped paint on walls, doors, or baseboards, as this will make your home look polished and well taken care of.

Staging

Your real estate agent will help ensure that your home looks gorgeous when it comes

time to show it to buyers. In addition to making sure that your homes best features

are displayed, we'll help make sure that high quality pictures of your property are put online.