5 Tips To Sell Your Old House before Moving
Selling your old home can be a long and drawn out process that can take months. Many people purchase a new home and move to the new location before selling their old home because they can’t wait for months for their old home to sell. There are several tips and tricks homeowners can use to sell their old property quickly and still get a good price on it such as:
- Hire a professional to photograph your property
Most prospective buyers will browse through the online pictures of the property before they make the decision to investigate further. If the pictures are dull, sloppy, or blurred, you’ll get fewer prospective buyers. Professional photographers know how to highlight the best features of the property and ensure it looks bright and open. Great pictures will attract more prospective buyers, which increases your chances of making a good sale.
- Remove excessive items
Most people stuff their closets and storage spaces to the brim to make sure the house looks clean and clutter-free. That can prove to be a mistake because prospective owners will inspect the storage spaces and closets as well and overstuffed ones will give them a poor impression of how much storage space is available in your home. Instead of stuffing everything in closets and cupboards, book a local storage unit and transport all the items you don’t need to the storage. This will not only make the home appear cleaner and more presentable, but it will also make the moving process easier and allow you to get rid of things you don’t need.
- Find the right real estate agent
A great real estate agent will understand your requirements and expectations, help you prepare the property for sale, and bring in the right kind of buyers. They’ll expedite the sale process and ensure everything goes smoothly. Reliable real estate agents also prove to be helpful when you’re trying to sell the property after moving to a new place. They can handle the house inspections and negotiations on your behalf so you don’t have to be present all the time.
- Make small repairs and upgrades
You don’t need to renovate the entire property but making small changes and repairs can help. For example, just repainting the rooms or refinishing the doors, windows, or kitchen cabinets can help you make the sale quickly. The house will look more appealing and presentable, which will also help increase the value of the property.
- Add more lights
Dimly lit and dull houses are less likely to draw good prospective buyers, which is why it’s a good idea to spend some money on lighting and adding new fixtures in dark areas of the property. Make sure the house looks bright, open, and spacious as that will ensure it sells quickly.
If you want a beautiful custom home in a good location or advice on selling the old house, don’t hesitate to contact us at Landmark Custom Homes at 954 444 9875.