Never Underestimate the Value of Cleanliness when Selling Your Home!

You may feel overwhelmed with everything when it comes to selling your home.  

One very important item, which can often be overlooked, is the importance of house “detailing”. 

Everything from the front to the backyard should provide potential Buyers a sense of zen.  It is often the untidiness that Buyers cannot see beyond, or items left behind in the basement that could add to clutter, and it can reflect onto you the Sellers, as to how you valued your home.   Remember, people are looking to your home to be their comfort zone.   Take the extra steps, 

-       Power wash the front and back yards

-       Clean windows

-       Clear away front walkway and front door entrance

-       Remove any cluttered items and personal belongings

-       Donate items not being used 

A tip to seeing it through the eyes of a lens, take pictures of your home, and then take a look at what the pictures look like, which can highlight things that may need to be taken care of.  

As it is said, “Cleanliness is next to impossible”, so if this becomes overwhelming, consider hiring a window cleaner, a landscaper to trim bushes and clear out flower beds, a cleaning service to help with the interior cleaning.  

RENOVATE OR NOT TO RENOVATE PRIOR TO SELLING 

The idea of spending on items you may not completely enjoy yourself for a long time may be difficult, but may be the best decision to capitalize on a selling price.  

Most potential Buyers value move-in ready homes, unless you are that handyman wanting a project.

For  many, it is a difficult decision to put a large amount of money to renovate prior to selling.   It has been proven to show positivity in your selling price. 

Things to consider prior to this expenditure would be, 

1. Location of your home
2. The current market conditions in your area
3. How extensive your renovation will be to give that added value 

A qualified Realtor and an expert Contractor would give you sound advice.   Always ask questions before you proceed.