When you’re getting ready to sell your house, there are a lot of things that need to get finished before you show it the first time. If you’re just starting out and still asking yourself, “What needs to be done before I can sell my house?” we can help. Our team at Reliable Properties has put together this guide with expert advice to teach you what needs to be done before you can sell your house.

Declutter

Before you can do anything about the overall appearance of your home, you need to declutter. Find places for toys, shoes, and anything else that might find itself out on the floor in the living room or bedrooms. Everything needs to have a place where it belongs and is easily accessible because you might need to clean up in a hurry if you have someone coming to look at your house.

This goes beyond the high-traffic areas of your home. Consider your kitchen and the appliances that you keep on the counter. Make a home for clutter that sits out in your kitchen so the countertops will look clean and spacious.

Clean

Cleaning cannot be overstated. A home that has recently been deep cleaned is much more appealing than even if you’ve gone several weeks without cleaning. When a home is clean, the windows allow more natural light in while the surfaces look bright and fresh. Additionally, clean floors look much more spacious than those that tracks from heavy foot traffic. Ensure that your home is clean enough that you would feel comfortable with someone coming to walk through at the drop of a hat.

Paint

Walls and doorways both take a beating over the years. Dinged-up doorways are a natural part of moving furniture in and out of a home. That being said, make sure that any doorways that might have had a small chip taken out of the frame are painted over so as to not draw attention to the blemish. Additionally, use spackle and paint to cover up holes in your wall from nails used to hang pictures.

Depersonalize

You’re going to need to cover up those nail holes in the wall because it’s recommended that you depersonalize your home when trying to sell. Take down any family photos, certificates, and awards that might hang on the wall to help give potential buyers a view of what all the space has to offer. This makes it easier to create their own vision of their life in the house separate from yours. If you have a painting or image that you have on your wall that isn’t of you and your family, it can stay as it’s a great way to help future buyers see the potential for art on the walls.

Repair

Every home has at least one or two repairs that need to be taken care of. Whether it’s a toilet that runs periodically, a tricky doorknob, or a loose baluster, see to it that everything is in proper working order before showing your home. A small detail like a loose doorknob can turn off a buyer as they could take it as a sign of further disrepair in your home.

Landscape

You don’t need to completely redo the landscaping around your home to get it ready to sell, but it’s important that the hedges have been trimmed and the grass is cut to a good length. A well-kept lawn adds a high level of curb appeal to your home and creates a great first impression. You could turn away many potential buyers with an unkempt lawn.

Call Reliable Properties

If you’re looking for help to sell your home and have ever asked yourself, “What should I do before I sell my house?” we’re here for you. Give us a call at Reliable Properties and we’ll help you get your house ready to sell then see that we get the best buyer for you. Contact us by phone or send a message using our online form to get started today.