Tips For Getting Your Home Ready To Sell

Now that we’re in the midst of summer, it’s a popular time for homeowners in Santa Cruz and across the country to be selling their homes. However, before listing your home it’s important to do everything you can to make it as desirable as possible to potential buyers. 

To help you out, we’ve come up with 6 tips for getting your home ready to sell. Read on to find out more!

1. Ensure your home has enough light

One of the first steps in the process is to stock up on lightbulbs, since not only will you want to make sure all of your lights are in working order, but you’ll also want to make your home as bright as possible. 

Ensuring your property is well lit is essential for making the most appealing pictures for your listings. 

2. Deep clean your property

First impressions can make or break a sale, so you’ll want to make sure your home is as clean as possible — especially now that you’ve added all that extra light. 

Make sure you clean everywhere, from toilets and carpets to closets and basements, to ensure that your home is as appealing as it can be to possible buyers.

Many sellers consider professional cleaning services in order to get their home as clean as possible. This can be a great investment, since ensuring your home is in pristine condition can go a long way towards a sale.

3. Organize your home

Two words: feng shui. Making sure your home looks the best possible means you could have to make some changes to the space. Getting rid of extraneous items and making sure the furniture you keep serves to enhance the space can make it more appealing to potential buyers.

4. Make sure everything is in working order

Making sure all your appliances are in working order is an important step to making sure your home sells for top dollar. Investing in a new hot water tank, fridge, dishwasher and laundry machines can pay back in dividends in the final selling price. 

If you’re not sure if your appliances need replacing, call a handyman. A good one will be able to tell you what’s old enough to need replacing, and what won’t matter much in the long run. 

5. Repaint your home

If you haven’t done a paint job in a few years, it could be a good time to make your space look more modern with the right colored walls. 

Having the correct colors for a space is proven to make it look brighter, larger and more appealing. This is another job where having a consultation expert can be well worth the investment. 

6. Stage your home

Now that your home looks its best, you’re ready to open it up to potential buyers. Be sure to hire a professional real estate photographer to ensure your home looks its absolute best for the online listing, and stage an in person showing to really show off how good your property looks. 

Are you looking to sell your home in Santa Cruz? Contact us for more ways we can help sell your Santa Cruz home. We’re your local real estate pros!