4 Techniques That Can Help You Sell Your Home
Selling a home has been more difficult in 2023 than previous years. The last thing you want to do is add to the challenges. The good news is that you have the power to increase the chances of selling your home in this tough housing market.
From keeping belongings out of the way to maintaining an immaculate lawn, there are a few ways to ensure your home doesn’t sit on the market any longer than is necessary. Here are four techniques that can help you sell your home.
1. Remove Clutter
First, remove any belongings, furniture, appliances or other items that don’t need to be there. This is especially important if anything is in the hallways or walkways that would interfere with prospective buyers touring it. As you can with a traditional move, consider downsizing before you sell, which can look like donating, giving away, trashing or storing. For the latter option,
IMS Relocation offers a variety of household storage options, from pallet rack storage and floor storage to traditional storage units and containers. Choose what option fits your needs best; just make sure clutter is out of the way.
2. Be Intentional About Staging
Staging goes beyond decluttering. You have to be intentional about setting up your home in a way that is both clean and appealing, yet lets the buyers envision themselves living there. There are a variety of home staging blogs and websites available online to give you more specific tips about staging and best practices. But a rule of thumb is to make it feel like a resort—not bare enough to look like a vacant space but not cluttered enough to look messy or crowded.
3. Keep the Lawn Maintained
A well-maintained lawn is also key, especially if your home sits on the market for more than a couple of weeks. You can attempt to maintain the lawn yourself if you enjoy it, or if you want to save some money. But in the middle of an already high-dollar transaction, you might be better off hiring a professional to pull weeds, mow, edge and otherwise care for your lawn while it’s being listed. Furthermore, a well-maintained lawn will deter criminals who could cause all sorts of other problems (like home damage).
4. Move Before You Sell
More and more people are actually doing this these days. Not only are there mortgage and real estate companies that give you upfront equity and allow you to move into a new home before you sell, you might already be in position to do so if you have enough cash. By hiring a professional moving company to move all of your belongings into your new home, you can create an appealing staged look at your previous residence.
If you’re interested in storage solutions or moving early as you prepare to sell your home, contact IMS Relocation today at (972) 484-2112 for a no-obligation quote.