Real Estate Pros Top-Secret Tips to Get Top Dollar When Selling Your Home

Are you wondering how to sell your house? Getting your house ready to sell requires the right knowledge to ensure that you are making the proper changes that will help you earn top dollar for your property. Here are "10 Top-Secret Tips" from us at Sallie Davidson REALTORS that will help sell your home.

1. Remove "You" From the Home

When you get ready to sell, you have to stop thinking about the house as "your" house, and start thinking about it as someone else's home. This process starts in the mind, then continues as you remove the family photos, heirlooms, children's artwork and other personal artifacts and touches from the home.

2. Stage the Home Furnishings

Your furnishings can draw attention to areas of your home. A room packed with furniture seems small, while one that has well-place furniture feels big and inviting. If needed. Send some furniture to storage to free up space in the home.

3. Freshen Flower Beds

Does your landscaping need attention? Add a few flowers and fresh mulch to your flower beds, and then trim up shrubs and clean up debris. Make the landscaping shine.

4. Neutralize Your Paint

That baby blue bedroom for your little boy may be great for your family, but it could detract from potential buyers. Paint over all rooms with a nice, neutral color. White, cream and tan are always a good choice.

5. Empty Your Closets

Do you want to make your home seem bigger than it is, with more storage than it has? Empty out your closets. If closets are half empty and well organized, they will appear more spacious. Stash your stuff in storage until you move. The same goes for cabinets and pantries. Organize and empty out what you can to help the home show better.

6. Remove Clutter

No one wants to tour a home full of junk. Clean off all bookcases, shelves, counters and desktops. Use a small box to store essential items, then stash it in a cabinet or closet when you are ready for a showing.

7. Add More Light

Whether you open curtains to let in natural outdoor light or add a few light fixtures to improve the artificial light, the lighter your home is, the better its chances of selling. Use brighter bulbs in the lamps you do have if you need to make the room brighter.

8. Perform Necessary Repairs

If something in your home is clearly broken, fix it. People do not want to buy your problem, and the offer will be much lower on your home if you have broken items. If you cannot fix something, get rid of it before you start showing your home.

9. Clean the House Top to Bottom

When you are wondering how to sell your house, remember that it needs to sparkle. If a potential buyer walks in and sees grit and grime, you are going to get a lower offer. Hire a cleaning professional, and take care of routine tasks daily so that you are always ready for a showing when your real estate agent calls. If your house is always ready to show, you will not miss a potential buyer who is the right one for your home. 

10. Focus on the Kitchen

If your home needs some upgrades, focus on the kitchen first. Kitchens sell homes, so an updated kitchen will be your best feature, and your best investment.

If you need more information on selling youor home, talk to the real estate experts Sallie Davidson REALTORS today.