Open house prep is a really big deal. In fact, it’s key to selling a home. Without it, the house will just linger on the market, week after week, with little to no interest. Think about it this way, while 90+ percent of all searches begin online, eventually, people want to see property in-person. And, when they arrive, you want to wow them and that takes quite a bit of effort. After all, you have to make your property stand out from the competition and one way to do that is to make a good impression.
Exterior DIY Open House Prep Tips
For an open house to pay off, you’ve got to take care of the whole property. That includes the front and back porches. It’s a good idea to power wash or pressure wash the entire exterior. And, to tidy up the front and back porches. They should look open and inviting. Plant some colorful flowers and spread mulch where it looks best. Also, be sure to clear out the garage and organize it.
It’s a never-ending debate that has become more heated in recent years. Do open houses provide any real value as buyers spend more of their house hunting time online? Some practitioners dismiss the open house, saying it’s an outdated custom that’s carried on mainly to placate home sellers. Other real estate pros remain devoted to the method. Their track records show that open houses can, and often do, get the property sold. --Realtor Magazine
Additionally, if there’s a shed, take the time to make it neat inside. Now, it doesn’t have to be completely dirt free but it should also be well-organized. Simply put, the more organized the shed and garage are, the better.
DIY Open House Prep Tips Dover Sellers can Use
Now, let’s get into the inside of the house. Here, it’s key to make as much of all space available as possible. In other words, maximize the empty space in all storage spaces so buyers will see how much storage space they gain.
- Declutter completely. This ought to be a no-holds-barred, outright declutter with gusto. You need to reduce what’s stored in the closets, cabinets, and other storage areas down to about 30 percent of the space. This will give storage areas a sense of more space with plenty of functionality. Get the junk hauled away, right away.
- Depersonalize. Don’t make the mistake of turning off buyers by trying to sell them your life. They simply aren’t interested. Instead, depersonalize the whole house and make it into a model home. Let them see it in an un-personalized way and you’ll benefit.
- Make necessary repairs. Those holes in the wall where you took down a portrait, the broken electrical outlet plate, and the weatherstripping hanging from the bottom of the door. You’ve ignored them for long enough. It’s time to make any and all necessary repairs because buyers will notice everything that’s wrong.
If you are ready to sell your home and need to declutter with junk removal, just phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.