It has been said that selling a home is one of life’s most challenging events. After all, there’s a lot to prepare for, and many financial decisions to make. And what’s more, you’ve probably made a lot of great memories in your home—which can make selling a home an emotional experience, too.
When you choose to work with investmemt RD, we will price your home right, get your house ready to show… and remind you every once in a while to look forward to the excitement of making new memories in a new home.
When selling a home, it’s crucial to start off on the right foot—at the right price. So don’t turn to automatic estimate services! They often compare your property to outdated or incorrect information and won’t take into account any improvements or repairs you have made over the years. But because we understand the unique neighborhoods and real estate market trends of Raleigh and The Triangle, we can provide an accurate evaluation and help you find the RIGHT price for your home.
Getting ready to sell your home? Before you start showing your home to buyers, take time to give your home some love—even the simplest home staging and sprucing can be the difference between a buyer that walks away and a buyer that’s impressed. These DIY staging tips can really make your home stand out from the crowd.
the outside is the first thing a buyer sees, so it’s really got to impress! Spend some time giving your home’s exterior some love to create a sense of welcoming—so that your buyers are wowed before they even leave the car!
Spend some time making your home welcoming and attractive. Powerwash your siding and driveway, mow the lawn, weed or prune the garden, or plant some bright flowers. Wash your windows, replace old house numbers, or replace a tired mailbox.
Whether you have a large backyard or a cozy balcony, your outdoor areas should not only be attractive, they should be inviting. Help your buyers to envision a lifestyle by adding seating or dining areas such as chair and tables, a hammock, or even a fire pit. Make sure gardens are cleaned up, the lawn is mown, and any fallen leaves or branches are tidied up.
Time to finish those lingering repair projects, and then down to the fun part! The detailed staging and decorating that adds that “wow” factor, that sparkle, that little bit of something special. Just be sure to keep it simple!
Nothing is more intimidating to a buyer than walking into an incomplete project! No missing floorboards, crooked shingles, cracked windows, or any other sign that anything needs to be replaced or repaired. Your home should appear in good maintenance from top to bottom.
Make your home warm and welcoming by increasing the lighting—both natural and artificial—throughout your home. Open windows if the weather is nice, or at least pull back the drapes to let in as much natural light as possible. Increase the wattage of the bulbs in your lamps and fixtures, and aim for three types of lighting in every room—ambient (overhead), task (reading or under-cabinet lights), and accent (table or floor lamps).
Your home might have a certain style that you find tasteful—but not all home buyers have the same tastes in decor. Neutral and simple are always best. Repaint any bold or bright colored walls with neutral colors. Remove any personal decor and replace with tasteful yet neutral art and centerpieces. You want to create the sense of a home that’s lived in but not yours, as the idea is to allow buyers to imagine their own personalizations in your home.
Nothing turns off a buyer like persistent maintenance problems or a home that’s just not clean! Don’t lose out on a sale for an easily preventable reason.
Take some time to go through your closets, shelves, cabinets, and counters to clear out anything that’s taking up space or making your rooms appear cramped, crowded, or dirty. Donate clothes, partially empty your closets and cabinets to make them appear larger, even rent a storage unit for furniture that is too large, unsightly, or mismatched.
It might not be the most fun part, but it is an absolute necessity that your home sparkle. Get all those hard-to-reach places, scrub dingy tiles and grout, deep clean the showers and tubs. If you’re not a fan of cleaning, hire a professional to help. The results will be worth the expense. If you have a pet, you may want to steam clean your rugs or add some type of fragrance, such as soft-scented candles or potpourri, to mask pet odors.