Have you decided to move to another place, leaving your house on the market? Before you put your home up for sale, Cobas Investments, LLC’s Real Estate in McKinney, Texas shares these 5 tips you need to consider. By doing so, you can strengthen the odds of making quick and easy deals in the long run.
- Have a pre-sale home inspection. You can do this all by yourself, but having an expert inspect your space can easily locate even the fine lines of trouble areas that’ll poke out to potential buyers. Once the problem has been spotted, take some time to repair it before open houses begins.
- De-clutter and keep it sparkling. You don’t want to shoo away your potential buyers just because your blender is still drenched in that avocado shake you made two days ago, your kid’s toys are scattered all over the living room, or your sink has that sticky, offensive smell of rotten leftovers. Keep any unused items off-site and store them in boxes neatly placed in the garage or basement. Wipe the dirt off your TV set, wash your carpets, clean your windows and polish any lighting fixtures to make the house twinkle in delight.
- Obtain replacement estimates. If upon inspecting your area, there are several big items that needed to be replaced, try to find out the figures that’ll cost you to repair them. Is there any leakage on the roof? Are your carpets worn-out? Are the paints chipped? The amount of money needed can help buyers decide if they can afford your home, and they’ll be useful when negotiations begin.
- Track down warranties. Find and locate the guarantees, warranties, and user manuals for any usable items left in the house, such as refrigerators, TV sets, dishwasher, furnaces, and many more. You might think that this task can wait until a deal has been closed, but it’s always better not to lose paperwork while you’re still swimming on a sea of documents and receipts looking for one.
- Be wise with the curb appeal. Try to do this: walk out to the front of your home, close your eyes and pretend you’re a potential client looking over the house for the first time. What is your impression of the property as you’re approaching the front door? Are the plants neatly placed? Does the garden look appealing and fresh? Is the walkway free of obstructions? Is the address easily seen? Does the place look secure?
Now that you know what to do before putting your home on sale, where should you list it? Let Cobas Investments, LLC’s Real Estate in McKinney, Texas help you set it up for an open house!
Call us at 732-644-4442 for assistance or visit Cobas Investments, LLC’s Real Estate in McKinney, Texas so we can gladly accommodate you in person.
