{"id":21930,"date":"2020-04-30T15:17:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T15:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=21930"},"modified":"2020-04-30T15:17:20","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T15:17:20","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-house-for-a-quick-sale-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-prepare-your-house-for-a-quick-sale-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Your House for a Quick Sale"},"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;\">If you want to sell your house quickly, there are methods you can use to ensure that it sells sooner rather than later &#8211; and you don\u2019t always have to reduce the price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will help you to prepare your house for a quick sale without making any major changes to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Declutter<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the first things you should do is declutter your home. This will not only make it easier for you to move house, but it\u2019ll make your home look bigger. While you might not think this is possible, there will actually be more room on the shelves, floors and corners of your room, so it will appear like there is more space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also declutter your built-in wardrobes, as potential buyers will want to take a look inside. In addition to this, you should clear your hallways and entrances so they are easy to walk around. Doing this will make your hallways and entrances look bigger and brighter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Do a Deep Clean<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s imagine you want to look around a home with a view to buying it. If the home is dirty, it\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll want to buy it. This is why it\u2019s essential that you do a deep clean. If you make your home look spotless it will be more attractive to anyone who is considering buying it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.life\/Clean-a-House\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every single room and make sure that all surfaces have been dusted. Hoover all of the floors, clean the windows, and make all the beds. Dust all of your vases, clean the baseboards, and make sure every room is spotless. Not only will you love the way your home looks but it will be more attractive to potential buyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Fix Everything That\u2019s Broken<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the lock on your front door broken? Are some of the stairs in a poor state of repair? Is there a window in one of the doors that is slightly cracked? Before potential buyers look around your home, make sure you fix everything that\u2019s broken. You might have to spend a bit of money but it could be well worth it if you get your asking price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once everything is fixed, take another look around your home and see if there\u2019s anything else that needs repairing. Perhaps some of the door furniture is a little loose? Is there a power outlet that needs tightening up? Ensure all of these little jobs are finished now, so you have less to think about when you\u2019re showing someone around your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you check every room and hallway. Don\u2019t forget to check the bathrooms, your garage, and any outbuildings you have. The more attention you give to your home at this stage, the better it will look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Make a Good First Impression<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things you can do is make sure the front of your house looks good. When someone comes to view your home, this is the first thing they will see. You, therefore, need to make sure that it looks good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider repainting your door if it\u2019s looking a little worn. A new coat of paint can make the door look fresh and modern. You might also want to consider adding or replacing the door numbers if they are hanging off. If you\u2019re painting your door you may as well change the numbers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweep away any leaves or debris that is laying around, as this can make the front entrance look much cleaner and bigger. You should also remove or tidy up any plant pots you have out there. Be sure to weed the plants and freshly cut any grass so it looks good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a little bit of work, you can make a good first impression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Depersonalize<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to showing someone around your home, you should consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Depersonalize-a-Home-Before-Selling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">removing photos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of you and your family. Why? It is hard for potential buyers to imagine themselves living there when they see your photographs. They will automatically think \u201cthey live here\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want the potential buyer to imagine themselves living in your home. While your home could look quite bare without any photographs it can really help make your home seem less personal to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might also want to consider taking down any posters on bedroom walls. Again, this is because it could be hard for the potential buyers to imagine themselves living there. While this might make some of the rooms look empty, it really can help with the sale. In addition to this, packing all of these items now means you won\u2019t have to do it later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Eliminate Bad Odors<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s imagine you visit a friend\u2019s home and there\u2019s a bad odor. You\u2019re going to be aware of the odor every moment you\u2019re in their house. It might also be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of their home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you eliminate bad odors as soon as you discover them. If you\u2019re not sure whether there are any bad odors there are a few things you can do. Spend five minutes in your garden filling your nostrils with some fresh air. Now, go back into your home and see if you can smell any bad odors. If you can, deal with them right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sure whether you can smell anything, simply spray some air freshener around your home. Do this anyway so your home always smells fresh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Define The Use Of Each Room<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this might not seem like an important thing to do, you\u2019ll be surprised by how much difference it makes. For example, make sure every bedroom looks like a bedroom, make sure every living room looks like a living room. This will help any potential buyers to imagine what they could use each of the rooms or spaces for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a bedroom that you use as an office, it\u2019s ok to keep it as an office, but just make sure it\u2019s clear what the purpose of the room or space is so that it doesn\u2019t confuse people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this can help potential buyers, it can also prove useful to local <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/californiamoversusa.com\/locations\/daly-city-movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is because they\u2019ll know which rooms you\u2019re referring to when you say \u201cCan you start with the office please?\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Repaint your Walls\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you might really love your floral wallpaper, there is potential for it to affect the sale of your home. Homes that are more likely to sell quickly are those that have white or cream walls. When your walls are those colors, they are less personal. In addition to this they give the potential buyer a chance to consider what they\u2019ll do with the room.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Don\u2019t Forget the Garage\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be intent on making your house look good but you need to remember the garage. A clean and tidy garage is much more attractive than a messy one. Make sure you put all tools away and your car isn\u2019t in the garage. This will make it look much lighter and bigger so potential buyers can think about what they can do with the extra space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the floor and the walls if you need to. Replace any damaged light fittings or power outlets, clean the windows, and make sure the garage doors work well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a cellar, make sure you pay that some much-needed attention too. Declutter your cellar and make it look as light and as clean as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Make Sure Your Back Yard Looks Good<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you need to make sure your back yard looks good. Cut the grass and ensure the pathways are swept and clean. Clean your pond, tidy away the toys and make your yard look as tidy and big as possible. Even small backyards can look bigger once they\u2019ve been tidied up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep cutting the grass every week and watering your plants. Your garden does not have to be perfect but it does have to look like it is well maintained. This is because a potential buyer could plan to spend a lot of time in the garden. When your garden looks good they\u2019re much more likely to feel positively towards it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no guarantee that your house will sell quickly, but as you can see, a little bit of work can really help. Do what you can to make your whole house look good. You\u2019ll feel better about showing people around your home and they\u2019ll feel better about it too. The better they feel, the more likely they are to buy your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to sell your house quickly, there are methods you can use to ensure that it sells sooner rather than later &#8211; and you don\u2019t always have to reduce the price. 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