Great Ideas and Helpful Tips

Springtime is the best time to clear up clutter and get organized. If you’re planning to sell your house in the near future, Spring Cleaning is a great way prepare your home for sale. Five simple tips to help sell your home are both fun and efficient. in order to attract the right buyers, sell your home faster, and bring joy to your life consider spring cleaning first.

Remove Clutter

First remove clutter. The word “declutter” is often associated with spring cleaning. Spring cleaning or decluttering refers to the steps we take (such as organizing and sorting) before we begin cleaning. The tricky part about decluttering the house is that it often involves items that are part of our day-to-day living like toys, trinkets, and mementos. Additionally, it also includes other small items that tend to pile up, such as stacks of paper, pens, glasses, kids’ artwork, and crafts. These items accumulate over time throughout all the rooms and its important to go through them, organize them and put them away.

Furthermore, when selling your home, decluttering also implies that we need to depersonalize. If you have many family photo frames or other personal items around the house it’s best to set them aside. Although they are beloved items and sentimental to you, these personal objects tend to distract potential buyers. The simplest way to tackle decluttering is to do a walk-through of the house and concentrate on one room at a time.

Clean Inside

Secondly. once the items are properly stored or eliminated, a good thorough clean is next on the list. Ensuring the space looks and smells clean sets the stage for a striking ambiance that is welcoming to potential buyers. From cleaning wood floors and keeping dust-free baseboard moldings and ceiling fixtures to paying attention to clean grout lines and countertops, your home will sparkle. It is also a good idea to clean your windows, window sills, and screens. It makes a noticeable difference.

If necessary contact the appropriate specialists to do a deep clean. This includes cleaning your carpets and ensuring the elimination of lingering odors from pets, cigarettes, or food. Every detail in a room whether it’s drapes and wall fixtures or countertops and hardware like handles and switches adds to an overall feeling of cleanliness. Most of all your home will provide a happy and welcoming space to your guests and potential buyers.

Clean Outside

The next step is to spruce up your curb appeal by tending to the outdoor needs of your home. Keep in mind that in order for buyers to imagine themselves living there, the first impression begins from the outside. The gutters, front steps, and condition of the front gates are at the top of the list.

Power wash your porch and walkway to ensure there are no leaves and dirt lingering about.  Good lawn care also leaves a good impression. Hire a professional to take care of landscaping, cutting grass, cleaning leaves, and pruning shrubs.  A manicured lawn and an orderly outward appearance make a good and lasting impression.

Refresh and Repair

Sometimes, over the years, we tend to set aside small repairs because of time restrictions or simply because they don’t make it to the top of the “to do” list. You can begin with small repairs that you can take on yourself or enlist a professional to help you prepare your home for sale. Patch up cracks or holes on the wall, mirrors, or tiles and replace lightbulbs to ensure adequate lighting.

Touch up or repaint walls that may it. Clean up scuffs and scratches that tend to build up over time. If you opt to hire a painter to repaint, many experts recommend painting the rooms in neutral tones in order to make the house look move-in ready. Don’t forget, the outside of the house as well by refreshing the paint on fences, rails, or exterior walls. While Spring cleaning gives us an overall sense of wellbeing, remember that any member of your power team can assist you in preparing the best way you can.

Trust the Experts

Selling a home relies on the skills of several key professionals. Contact a professional photographer before listing your home. High-quality photography showcases your home in the best possible light. Special care to focus, lighting and editing not only showcases your space but creates a feel that is warm and welcoming.

A reputable realtor will help you prepare your home for sale. They will guide you and negotiate on your behalf. With a calm, trusted, and caring approach, your realtor will walk you through the whole process. They will connect you with the appropriate professionals to build your own power team.