Did you know that as part of our comprehensive marketing efforts, we provide complimentary staging, landscaping, handyman, and cleaning services?
It’s essential that your home stands out during showings and open houses, leaving a lasting, positive impression on potential buyers. Before listing your home, consider these tips to maximize your investment and achieve a timely sale at the best possible price.1.) Depersonalize
- Potential buyers need to imagine themselves living in your space. Remove personal photos, trinkets, and everyday household items to help buyers visualize their own lives in the home. Detach emotionally and let your home shine for its best potential—your efforts will reflect in the final selling price.
Remove valuable personal items for safety and peace of mind during showings.
2.) Declutter and Organize
- Bringing order to each room maximizes your home’s square footage, which is an attractive feature to most buyers. Our stager will provide you with a room-by-room list of suggestions to work towards.
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- Closets: Arrange clothes by color for visual appeal and remove off-season items to make sure doors open and close easily.
- Kitchen: Ensure cupboards and the fridge are neat, dishes stacked, and pantry items organized, as buyers will open them.
- Garage/Shed: Maximize storage space by rearranging and discarding unnecessary items.
3.) Freshen Up with Paint
A fresh coat of neutral paint can make a world of difference, signaling to buyers that the home is well-maintained and move-in ready. If you haven’t painted in the past few years, consider giving your walls a fresh update to enhance your home’s appeal.
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Renting a storage locker for seasonal and personal items that aren’t in frequent use.
4.) Clean
- A clean home reflects a well-maintained property. We provide professional cleaning services which can bring back the sparkle to every corner of your home.
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Focus on areas like under the kitchen sink, grout on tile floors, the refrigerator’s interior, and window washing to give your home that extra polish.
5.) Repair
- Addressing maintenance issues upfront can prevent buyers from using them as negotiation points. Get a home inspection before listing and take care of minor repairs now to avoid reducing your asking price later.
6.) Replace
- Consider replacing items you may want to keep, such as light fixtures or expensive appliances, to avoid any confusion or disappointment later in the process.
7.) Flooring
- Quality flooring is always a strong selling point. If needed, updating floors is a smart investment that can give your home an instant "move-in ready" appeal.
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- Carpet: Steam clean to restore vibrancy.
- Hardwood: Sand and re-stain, or replace if needed.
- Tile: Replace dated or worn tile in bathrooms or entryways.
8.) Pets
- While pets may be part of your family, not all buyers share the same affinity for them. During showings, try to have your pets out of the house to prevent distractions from the home’s features.
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Remove pet beds, dishes, and toys to create a neutral space for buyers.
If you are thinking of selling your home, contact me today and allow me to put together a unique marketing plan for your home to get you top selling dollar!
“Kate Miller provided exceptional services and support for both the sale of my house and the purchase of my new home. Although there was a lot of inventory available at the time, she helped to sell my house in less than a month at almost full listing price. She was also tireless in helping me find a new home. Kate is hands on, encouraging, a good listener & communicator and always available for addressing questions and/or concerns. What was a difficult step for me became, thanks to Kate’s expert advice and knowledge, a very positive experience. Kate Miller is a true professional.”
– Irene Aschwanden
“We hired Kate Miller, who we like to call "Real Estate Kate", for both the sale of our condo and for the purchase of our home. Kate was able to sell our condo in slow condo market conditions for top dollar in less than six weeks – she even achieved a multiple offer situation."
-Peter Lorimer & Erica McLean
