Prepping Your Home For Sale In A Very Hot Market

Even in a hot real estate market, doing the right prep work is important when selling your home. You don't have to spend a lot of money to make some changes that will make a big difference.

Unsure where you should start? Here are some projects that will improve the sellability of your home. 

Do some painting. 

Every hand print and mark will show up on a white (or beige) wall. Nothing will brighten your home more than a new coat of paint. This is also helpful to do with rooms that are bright colors. If you painted a room a bright orange, you may want to paint it a more neutral color so that potential new owners can see themselves in that room. 

Replace the carpeting.

Replacing old and dirty carpeting can also make a big difference. No matter how careful you are, there is a good chance that there are stains on the carpet from muddy shoes, spilled drinks, and even the dog! Brand new carpet will help to brighten up each room. 

If you aren't able to replace the carpet, at least get a shampooer and give the carpet a good cleaning. 

Update the cabinets and hardware in the kitchen. 

It is true that some small changes can make a big difference. If your kitchen is less than desirable, you may want to paint the cabinets a more neutral color. Changing your faucet or even the hardware on the cabinets can make it more desirable. 

Update bathroom finishes. 

you may want to paint the cabinets and change the hardware. If your toilet doesn't clean up (no matter how hard you scrub it), you might want to get a new one. If your bathtub is still grimy, you may want to look into replacing it (or at least covering it up) so that your whole bathroom looks as clean as possible. 

Focus on the landscaping. 

Curb appeal is very important when you are selling your home. If people drive by and aren't impressed, they aren't going to want to look any further. For this reason, you may want to do some landscaping before you put your home on the market. Flower beds can make a nice touch. If you have some, you may want to freshen up the mulch and make sure that all of the flowers are blooming well. Trim the trees and shrubs that are around your home. 

Power wash your home. 

If your home has light-colored brick and siding, a good power wash could make your entire house shine! You will be amazed at the difference a few hours can make when it comes to the outside of your home.

You also may want to add some decor on your front and back porch. A nice wreath on the door will make a big difference. Add a potted or hanging plant. Decorate for the holidays. These little touches will bring people in your door. 

Remove clutter. 

Nothing turns people away faster than a cluttered home. For this reason, it is important to do a thorough cleaning before you put your home on the market.

Throw away the trash that is laying around your home. Remove piles of magazines cluttering your side tables. Go through your children's toys and minimize the amount that you have laying around. 

Sell your home online.

Do you want to sell your home without having to put it on the traditional real estate market? Get an offer from FlashHouse today and you can sell without the hassle of showings. You'll get an offer in 24 hours and the option to close in a little as 14 days.