How to Prepare Your Home for Sale Before Moving Out

So, it’s finally happening – you’re moving to a new home in a new city. And now that the move is official, you’re still trying to come to terms with the bittersweet idea that you’re going to have to move out of the house or apartment you’ve lived in for years. And that thought alone can be a tough pillow to swallow for most people.

The whirlwind of moving preparations that you’re about to find yourself into could give you a lucky break by providing you with less time to reflect on the great memories you have shared in your home during all this time. You realize now that time has started ticking away mercilessly towards your moving day and, instead of getting lost in daydreams about the days long gone (you’ll have plenty of time to do that when your relocation is complete), you need to take care of the pressing moving tasks.

And now, when the sale of your property is inevitable, one of the most urgent tasks you’re facing is to make your home attractive for sale. Of course, who wouldn’t want to sell their property for the highest price possible, and fast at that? You would too, wouldn’t you?

But before you think about pocketing the much-needed cash from the deal, take advantage of the following tips on how to prepare your house for quick sale before moving out.

Time To Fix Your Home

If you want your property to sell quickly and bring good profit, you should make sure it is in a great shape before putting up the FOR SALE sign. And the first step to making your home presentable for sale is to fix anything in and around your house or apartment that needs to be fixed, or hire someone to do it for you if you’re short on time or if you have no idea how to make it happen.

Among other faults you might find within your property, consider fixing the following:

• Windows, doors and drawers that squeak or get stuck;
• Burnt out light fixtures;
• Cracked windows or mirrors;
• Broken or missing floor or wall tiles;
• Leaking taps or constantly running toilet bowls;
• Worn out carpets or curtains should be replaced with new ones;
• Roof problems;
• Any electric appliances that are out of order should be repaired.

Have in mind that the future owners of your property wouldn’t be too happy if you deliberately failed to fix any known issues with your house or apartment. And you wouldn’t like it either if the new home you’re moving into had similar problems, right? So, it’s your obligation to repair any damage so that your home looks good for sale.

Time To Clean Your Home

When you’ve taken care of all the major problems and little faults as well, it’s time to prepare your home for showing. Or in other words – to clean it thoroughly both on the inside and outside.

Interior

If you wish your house to make a strong first impression, charm its eventual buyers and sell for a higher price, you should do your best to give it an impeccably clean, fresh and welcoming look.

You can be sure that the kitchen and the bathroom will be one of the very first rooms which will be closely inspected and will add or subtract extra bonus points. And while it’s clear that both premises should be spotless, any of the large kitchen appliances that you’re leaving behind will have to follow suit. Don’t forget to empty your refrigerator, freezer, cooker, washing machines and dishwasher and give them the proper treatment.

The rest of the room inside the property should be sparkling with cleanliness too – floors mopped and carpets vacuum-cleaned, shelves and cabinets emptied or tidied up, reflective surfaces (windows, mirrors, sinks, etc.) polished, light fixtures cleaned and shining.

Exterior

What candidate buyers first see is the exterior of your house, so how your property looks on the outside is equally important and will definitely play a big role in your buyers’ decision. The immediate area around your home should be inviting and look really well-maintained because when it is, most people will automatically assume that the current owner (that is you) is a good owner who does care about and take considerable pride in the state of their home.

If you have a yard, make sure grass is cut short, any debris such as dead tree branches or fallen leaves removed and the walkways are clean and unobstructed. If there’s a fence around the house, it needs to be in excellent condition and doing effectively what it’s meant to do – to keep intruders out of the property. Also, the charm and attractive power of your home will be enhanced by the presence of pretty flowers in the front yard.

Extra Tips On Preparing Your Home For Sale

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  The moment the future buyers walk over the threshold of your home, you only have like several minutes to impress them. Place fragrant flowers in each room and pretty decorative elements which will help create an atmosphere of coziness;

• Turn on all the lighting fixtures in your home during a showing to emphasize its gleaming look;
• Ask a few good friends of yours to come over to your place and challenge them to find something (anything!) in or around your house or apartment that might discourage the future owners.
• Talk with your real estate agent and discuss openly the strengths and weaknesses of your property. Remember that you and your agent are a team and you both should be working together toward one common goal – to make your house sale fast and profitably.

The above-mentioned ways to prepare your home for sale are foolproof and will work great for you. However, you are encouraged to think of other creative ways to make your home more presentable and attractive to potential buyers. The idea here is to turn your house or apartment into a model one and prove that you’re a serious seller who knows what he or she is doing.

And when the time comes to move out, don’t forget that a professional removal company can take care of all the details surrounding your house move.

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