Preparations before selling your home
Welcoming entrance
Leave a great first impression on your potential buyers and you are halfway there. First of all, you should mow the lawn and trim the hedges. Also, make sure that your garden is neat and decluttered, which means that whimsical garden gnomes will finally have to go. These can definitely turn off people with different tastes. Your fence should be freshly painted, as well as your window frames. If you have a dog, it should be on a leash. You do not want to scare buyers the very moment they enter your yard.
Classy hallway
Many people underestimate the power of a hallway, however, it is actually a very important step in preparing for selling your home, because it gives a warm welcome to anyone who enters it. Put all the jackets away in order to for it to look neat and tidy. Set a runner rug in vivid and welcoming colours and patterns, so that your potential buyers feel like they are already in their home. Also, keep in mind that they do not want to see your personal things such as photographs and children’s drawings. Just make sure that all of personalized items are removed and placed in a drawer.
Functional kitchen
A large, spacious kitchen is absolutely every woman’s dream. Let natural light in by opening all the windows, and it will look even bigger. Investing any amount of money in pre-sale renovation will certainly pay off. Replace your old, outdated curtains with new ones in bright colours, made of see-through fabrics. Change that leaky tap and repair all cracks in your wall. You should know that buyers love to snoop around, so it would be smart to rearrange kitchen cabinets – stack dishes neatly and even turn coffee cup handles facing the same way. This will definitely blow them away. Here is one extra tip: bake some cookies or even bread – lovely smell will leave a great, home-sweet-home impression.
Comfortable bathroom
When it comes to bathroom, the most important thing is that it is as clean as a whistle. You can even turn it into a luxurious spa – buy a bunch of bath bombs that will provide an unique fizzy bathtime experience. Stack some new towels in vibrant colours that will perfectly match your new bath mats. Scented candles are always a good way to go, as well as a vase with a freshly picked roses from your own garden. You can replace your old taps with new, retro ones, which will contribute to the fantastic overall impression.
With all these tips in mind, we are sure that you will be able to prepare your house for sale in the best possible way. Just keep in mind that you should create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that will certainly attract buyers. Make them feel comfortable and relaxed, and the success is guaranteed. Preparation is an important first step in the process of selling your home.
Additional Info
Is an Open House Still a Must-Do Step When Selling Your Home?
Shortly after a house goes on the market, the listing agent will set aside a Sunday afternoon to welcome prospective buyers (plus nosy neighbors) to see the house at its best.
But has the open house gone the way of the landline and outlived its usefulness? It depends whom you ask. Some agents believe modern life has rendered open houses unnecessary, while others believe they are more important than ever.
More info via Winnipeg’s Real Estate Blog
Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages. He can be reached easily By E-Mail or call/text him Call/Text Here 
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