5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Market

If you plan on listing your home in 2018, there are five
things I recommend you do in preparation.





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Are you thinking of listing your home in 2018? I’ve been getting so
many calls and making so many appointments already in these first
two months of the year.

Today, I want to bring you a few tips you can use right now if you
plan to put your home on the market this year. 

The first thing you can do is neutralize the house. Bright
and unique paint colors are fun, but when you list your home you
want to reach a broad audience. Neutral colors will give you a
wider appeal. 

Buyers want to envision themselves in your home. You live in
your home one way, you put it on the market in another. Before you
put your home up for sale, consider stowing away some personal
touches that may be unique to you. Depersonalizing will do a lot to
boost your listing’s potential.

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You can tell a lot about a home by the condition of the front
door.

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Decluttering is another tip that I can’t emphasize
enough. If you’re thinking of listing in the early spring, why
not pack away summer clothes you won’t be using while you’re living
there? Go ahead and put away the items you aren’t using. This will
open up a lot of space in the home and help to show off its
features. 

Don’t forget the exterior of your home. Here in Colorado, a
piece of advice I stand behind is that you shouldn’t plant flowers
before Mother’s Day. If you’re listing before then, there are still
ways you can boost your curb appeal. Add fresh mulch, make sure
your sprinkler system is in working order, and add a fresh coat of
paint to the front door. You can tell a lot about a home by the
condition of the front door, so make sure yours leaves a positive
first impression. 

Finally, make sure big projects like kitchen or bathroom
remodels are worth the investment by speaking with a
professional about what kind of returns you will see. 

If you have any other questions or would like more information,
feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.