The process of getting your home ready to sell can be quite stressful. You'll need to make sure that everything is presentable to a potential seller at a moment's notice, all while you are still living in the house and dealing with everyday life. That said, here are some tips to prepare your house before you start showing it to potential buyers.

Declutter

A cluttered home makes it appear too small, which can scare off someone that wants to buy it. You'll need to start decluttering your home in advance of your first showings. Now is the time to purge items you do not need anymore by donating them or throwing them away.

If you have things you want to keep for your next home, but simply don't fit in your current home, consider renting a storage unit. You can keep everything off site so that your home looks pristine, and deal with

Remove Personalizations

Buyers may have a hard time seeing themselves in your home when it looks like you are still living there. You will want to remove small personalized items around your home, which will make it more generic so the buyer can picture themselves living in it.

For example, take down the photo frames with your family portraits in them, or replace the photos with generic photography. Letting a buyer see who the seller is can instantly make it feel like they know who the house belongs to. The house should be an open canvas to the seller so they can imagine it as their own.

Make Repairs

You would be surprised at what a potential buyer notices in a home. You may become so accustomed to the items that have broken over the years that you are now completely use to them. This includes scratches on the wall and kitchen appliances that do not work.

It is a good idea to go through your home and make all of the necessary small repairs so your home looks like it is in great condition. The last thing you want is for a buyer to see one thing wrong with your home and start assuming what else could be wrong.

These are only a few ways to prepare your home for an upcoming sale. Want more tips on what you should be doing to put your home in the best light possible? Speak to a local realtor for assistance.

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