By: VERONIKA BONDARENKO, Inman.com If seeing your home full of moving boxes has made you tear up, you’re not alone. Thirty-six percent of all American homesellers have cried at some point while selling their home, a nerve-wracking experience that can rival a divorce or dramatic break-up in terms of stress, according to a new Zillow study that also found that a whopping 20 percent of all sellers who admitted to shedding tears did so five or more times during the agonizing … [Read more...]
Restoration Projects You Must Undertake Before Selling Your Home
A lot of people who are thinking of selling their homes think about whether or not they should undertake some restoration projects before they put it up on the market. The big question homeowners typically ask themselves is whether or not they should invest money in restoring parts of the home that they know need some work. The short answer is yes, should there be parts of your home that need work, you should definitely take care of them before you put it up for sale officially. Fresh Coats of Paint on … [Read more...]
Preparing your Home for an Open House
Hosting an open house is helpful in that it gives potential buyers a no-pressure sneak peak at your home. If you make a great first impression, it could mean a private showing and perhaps even an offer. Before you open up your home, though, chances are that you’ll need to give it a little love and care. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event and put your best foot forward. Cleaning You’ll want to do a thorough cleaning of your home from top to bottom. That means shampooing your … [Read more...]
Essential Home Staging Tips
Looks matter when it comes to getting your home ready to go on the market. If you want to get the best price when selling your home, if you want to get prospective buyers to take a good look at your residence, you need to ensure that the property properly is staged. These are ## essential home staging tips that you need to utilize to ensure your home is ready for the public. Boost Curb Appeal A major component of properly staging your home is ensuring that its curb appeal is up to par. There is a list … [Read more...]
How to Prepare a House for Sale
By Alyssa at Bigrentz.com When you’re getting ready to put your house on the market, there are a few important areas to think about before you put the for sale sign up in the yard. Buyers and their agents will often look for specific things before making an offer on a home. It might feel overwhelming to prepare a house for sale, but it can make a big difference. By taking care of certain tasks before your showings start, you can increase the chances of getting offers and more value out of your house. Pay … [Read more...]