{"id":21899,"date":"2020-04-22T10:40:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T10:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=21899"},"modified":"2020-05-28T15:23:08","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T15:23:08","slug":"5-tips-for-selling-your-own-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/5-tips-for-selling-your-own-home\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Selling Your Own Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling your home is an exciting and busy time. While it\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed by all the things you need to do, there are a few tricks that can help you streamline the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because you may only have a few minutes to grab a potential buyer, first impressions matter. From decluttering to boosting your curb appeal, the real estate tips below can help get your home sold for the best price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide has a roundup of five tips for selling your own home fast without overspending. Here\u2019s everything you need to know to sell your home like a pro.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Make Your Home Look as Large as Possible<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home selling tips<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0we can offer is to make your home as large and clean as possible. From cleaning and decluttering to becoming more organized, if you can make your home appear larger, you\u2019ll appeal to more buyers. One trick is to leave your closets partially empty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your closets don\u2019t look full buyers will get a sense that there is plenty of storage available. Storage is always appealing to buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply the same principal to your bathrooms and kitchen as well. Clear space in your pantry and your kitchen cabinets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a few minutes in each room to clean out shelves and racks. Give your home a cleaner, more organized appearance to show buyers how much space you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Depersonalize and Declutter<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the easiest things you can do to help your home sell is to depersonalize and declutter. Decluttering also helps make your move smoother as well. You\u2019ll already have a good amount of your belongings packed up when it\u2019s time to move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove some of your photos, personal items, memorabilia, and knick-knacks. Depersonalizing helps people see your home\u2019s selling features instead of your stuff. A\u00a0clutter-free home will also help buyers visualize themselves in your space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depersonalizing, and decluttering won\u2019t cost you much either. All you need is some moving supplies and garbage bags. This is an easy weekend project to tackle when you&#8217;re getting ready to sell.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Make Your Home Show Ready<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One reason a home may take longer to sell is if it isn\u2019t ready to show. When your realtor has showings, the more prepared you are, the sooner you&#8217;ll have an offer. Being\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prepared for a showing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0means having your home clean and looking great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One trick\u00a0is to keep your surfaces clean and clear. This means picking up your mail, loose items, and laundry. Before an open house, you may also want to use a cleaning service for a deep clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your kid\u2019s toys and clutter are cleaned up. Invest in something that can be used to store kids\u2019 toys, backpacks, or shoes so you can pick-up quickly before a showing. Get your kids involved in the clean up as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Freshen up With Small Updates<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re selling a home, you want it to look as fresh and updated as possible.\u00a0There are a lot of ways you can freshen up your home without spending a lot of money.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to cleaning, some new paint will go a long way. If you have a lot of bright colors in your home, buyers might find it hard to visualize their design style. Neutralize your home make it more universally appealing with new paint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re showing your home, you may also want to invest in new bedding and fresh linens. These don\u2019t cost a lot but they will give your home a fresh and updated look.\u00a0In the bathrooms, you can buy new towels to give it a trendy update without a full renovation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you never got around to changing light bulbs or replacing old fixtures, these can also be some inexpensive updates. Cabinet pulls, lights, faucets, and window treatments are also easy updates. The\u00a0more changes you can make, the less your buyers will feel they need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Make a Good First Impression<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best tips for selling your home revolve around curb appeal. This is your first chance to grab the attention of potential buyers. Those first few moments of a showing can really set the tone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boost your home\u2019s curb appeal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0without spending a ton of money. Start by removing old plants, dead shrubs, and debris. Mow your lawn, rake leaves, and tidy up any planters. You can do a lot of this yard work on a weekend for just the cost of garbage bags.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take it up a notch, plant some fresh flowers if the weather permits. You can buy a few new pots, a welcome mat, and even a wreath for the front door.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re handy or willing to spend a little money, you can also re-paint your front door and trim. This will give your home a fresh and well-manicured look. Having great curb appeal shows pride of ownership to\u00a0home buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tips for Selling Your Own Home<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to real estate tips, focus on things that help make your home universally appealing. Whether it&#8217;s freshening up paint or cleaning, some of the best tips for selling your own home don\u2019t actually involve spending much money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a few weekends to prep your home by decluttering, removing personal items, and making your closets look larger. One of the bonuses to putting in this work is it\u2019s one less thing you\u2019ll have to do when you move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to also focus on the front of your home. This is your first chance to make a good impression on buyers. New flowers and freshly cut grass can go a long way. For more resources, head to the real estate section for great tips, ideas, and guides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selling your home is an exciting and busy time. While it\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed by all the things you need to do, there are a few tricks that can help you streamline the process. 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