Getting your Home Ready to Sell in the Spring

Most people take part in the annual spring cleaning rituals! This can be a prime time to get your home ready for going on the market. Then you can relax and wait for people to start coming to look at the home. Statistically, more homes are sold in the spring than in the winter due to the warmer temperatures.

Deep Cleaning

Spend ample time in each room of your home to remove anything you no longer use. Donate usable items and toss out the rest. Clean from the ceilings down to the floors. Go through all of the drawers and cabinets. It is going to be time consuming but a necessary part of getting the home ready. Do this with your garage and shed too if you have such components on the property.

Inspect your Home

Go through the house and conduct a detailed inspection. Make a list of any problems you identify. Make sure you check the walls and the floors for any signs of water issues. Look under the sinks for signs of leaks. Check all pipes, your hot water system and your air conditioning units. Check for any signs you may have a problem with pests such as insects or rodents. Take care of any necessary repairs or painting that may need to be completed.

Destroy Odours

No one is interested in buying a home where there can be lingering odours. They may come from your garbage bin, musty carpets and furnishings or your pets. If you smoke, stop doing so in your home. Work on destroying all of these odours and not just covering them up. A professional steam clean inside the home is worthwhile to spruce up carpets and flooring.

Staging and Pricing

Hire a professional real estate agent to help you with the staging of your home. They are experts with this and they know what will get the attention of the potential buyers. They can also help you to create the right pricing for your home. This will be based on the quality of your home, the size of your home, the neighbourhood, and the other similar homes on the market being sold.