It’s 2021 and in the year before, people have bought and sold homes to answer a need or respond to a pandemic. You may have terminated the lease on your downtown dwelling to shelter in a place with more space. Or you may resume your plans to downsize now that your adult children who moved back home to ride out the pandemic have moved out again.
Whatever the case, one thing should be done before moving out – sell the old house. To help you, here are some highly recommended tips so you can get the most value for your property.
Make empty rooms look like bonus rooms
It isn’t necessary to renovate every room, but it helps to dial up the possibilities. Make empty rooms look like bonus rooms suitable for a home office, a study nook, a crafts room, a home gym, or anything the buyer may be into like a hobby or a home business. Having a place that can be turned into a dedicated work area is also practical, especially for small business owners whose home office can be eligible for tax deductions.
Undertake repairs and improvements
Buyers want a house that’s well-maintained and structurally sound. Are there cracks on the walls? Leaks in the bathroom? These questions tend to pop up among house hunters so it’s best to address these issues before you list your home. Having a home that’s fully ready for occupancy without the added hassle of having to repair things can make your listing stand out from the rest.
Stage the house
Boosting your curb appeal and arranging the interiors of the house so it appeals to the greatest number of buyers are half the battle won. You have to dress the house to impress, starting from how the property looks like when buyers drive up to it. Curb appeal, in turn, lures buyers into wanting to see what’s inside the home. Therefore, make sure you deliver on what the outside promises. Clean, declutter, and depersonalize your interiors.
Read our blog: Tips and tricks to staging your luxury home
Invest in smart home features
Homes with smart home features often list at a higher price. There’s no denying the convenience of automated security systems, entertainment, and other such features. Particularly among millennials, smart homes are especially attractive.
Price it right
Just because the house had some home improvements done doesn’t mean it should be priced out of the running. Sure, demand is high at this point in time but buyers, especially if they have real estate agents, will easily spot an overpriced home. Remember, your buyers are likely to be searching around your neighborhood so they’ll have other homes to compare yours to. Consult your own real estate agent on the best possible price for your home, given market conditions.
Find a good real estate agent
Selling your house and finding the right buyers for it is a job best left to professionals. Get a trusted real estate agent to help with the negotiations for a smoother selling process.
For more help on home staging and getting it ready to sell in New Jersey, Pagnotta Homes is the real estate company to call. We’ll guide you through the preparations needed to put your house on the market. Contact our team by calling 908.436.7947 or sending an email to info(at)pagnottahomes(dotted)com
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Read our blog for more useful tips:
- Choosing the right buyer for your home
- Important questions to ask buyers after a house showing
- How to keep your house livable while you stage to sell
