Need an Appraisal? Tips for Success.

If you’re planning on selling property this spring, the following tips should help improve your outcome.

1) Hire an Experienced Realtor: Before preparing to sell during the spring market, be sure to hire an experienced realtor to guide you through getting your property ready to sell, then property showings, negotiations, and finalizing the eventual sale. Realtors assist with a host of items given the changing landscape of real estate regulations, ever-evolving safety protocols, virtual viewings, changes in technology, and so on.  A realtor’s expertise is invaluable in helping you navigate the sales process from end-to-end.

2) Prioritize Repairs and Improvements: Before listing, it is important to address any issues room by room.  Do take note of required paint touchups, nail holes in walls, broken fixtures, old appliances, and so on. Taking care of these minor issues will help your property look its best when buyers walk through.

3) Clean and Stage: After you have made the necessary minor repairs, you can start staging your property. Tidy up the yard and wash your windows.  Declutter and deep clean inside.  A professional cleaning service can come in handy for this. Your real estate agent can help stage your property to appear spacious and inviting as well.

4) Consider a Pre-Listing Inspection: Once you are ready to list for sale, consider a pre-listing inspection. An inspector can conduct a complete visual inspection of all interior and exterior elements of your property (including HVAC systems, wiring, ceiling, chimneys, gutters, etc.), which can help put prospective buyers at ease.

5) Organize The Paperwork: Having your documents organized for potential buyers will help speed up the process and allow you to address any questions before the sale is finalized. Permits, renovation or repair receipts, warranties, rental agreements, and copies of your utility bills are all good records to have on hand for potential buyers.

And please contact me if you have any questions about your existing home or mortgage, or if you are looking to sell and relocate in the future.  I’m always happy to help.

Adapted from DLC Marketing

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