11 Great Tips For Prepping Your Home For A Successful Sale

by Patrick Garrett 11/27/2022

Prepping Your Home For A Successful Sale

When you're ready to sell your home, doing a little preparation beforehand can potentially help your home sell quicker and for a higher price. 

Maximize Curb Appeal
Getting buyers through the front door starts at the curb. Manicure the lawn, and trim the trees and shrubs. Pull weeds and plant some colorful flowers. Clear the walkways. Fix peeling paint and wind up that hose. Paint the address number on the curb.

Make Repairs to Visible Blemishes
Is there something that’s an eyesore, but an easy fix? If looking at it bothers you, it could bother a potential buyer and reduce the appeal of your home. Replace burnt-out light bulbs, fix that loose door handle, and make needed paint touch-ups.

Make a Buyer’s Entrance Inviting
Freshly paint the front door with a color that contrasts the house. Add a new welcome mat and hang a fresh wreath on the door.

Let the Light Shine In
Remove heavy window coverings to let in the natural light we all crave and add lamps to brighten up darker areas to add more cheer.

Remove the Clutter
This serves two purposes.

  • First, you want your home to have an open and inviting appearance. Removing clutter will make rooms appear larger and more appealing.
  • Second, it helps YOU prepare to move. Going through the clutter and getting rid of what you don’t need will make your move much easier.

Remove Personal Items
It will be much easier for potential buyers to imagine your home as theirs when they can envision their own items in it.

Highlight Special Features
Use accents and color to draw eyes to special features that you want potential buyers to notice—throw pillows, plants, or other eye-catching accessories.

Add Mirrors
Use mirrors to make rooms look larger and lighter. Position opposite windows for best effect.

Clean Out Cabinets and Closets
Buyers are nosy and they WILL open the cabinets. Make sure your contents are orderly and organized.

Eliminate Odors
Clean to remove any odors and do not cook any meals with heavy, lasting smells before a showing.

Add Aromas
You can easily add appeal by quartering an orange and adding it to a pot of water with a cinnamon stick. Simmer on low for an inviting aroma. Or bake a fresh batch of cookies (and leave a plate of them on the counter for visitors).

About the Author
Author

Patrick Garrett

Hi, I'm Patrick Garrett and I'd love to assist you. I'm an experienced Real Estate Broker with Provident Real Estate LLC in Oklahoma City, OK and the nearby area, providing homebuyers and sellers with professional, responsive, and attentive real estate services. 

I specialize in all aspects of residential real estate from Listing your Home for Sale, to Home Buyer Representation, Investing or Property Management. I leverage Technology to make sure you received the best possible price & opportunity to Buy or Sell your Home. 

Provident’s Investor Services & Property Management are leading the industry by utilizing state of the art property acquisition & management software to ensure a maximum ROI along with Portfolio transparency. 

So, if you want an agent who'll really listen to what you want in a home or an agent who knows how to effectively market your home so it sells, Give me a call! I'm eager to help and would love to visit with you about your unique Real Estate needs.