Three Things You Love, That Home Buyers Hate
Getting rid of things in your home during the home selling process that hold personal meaning, or that represent your family in this home, is often difficult, but it's a necessary step. Most Chatham-Kent realtors will ask you to de-clutter and de-personalize your home before it goes on the market. Clearing your home of everything that makes it distinctly your property will help to sell your home. As you prepare to put your home on the market, make sure you put away these three things that you undoubtedly love, but that home buyers will hate. In essence, it's all about staging your Chatham home to show the best it can.
Take the pets outside
Cats and dogs are undoubtedly great companions that we all love, but they tend to leave behind strong odours that you may be completely unaware of due to being acclimatization. When you place your home on the Chatham-Kent real estate market, steam clean your carpets, scrub your floors, and vacuum furniture thoroughly. Don't rely on cover up sprays or scented candles. This is one battle you need to fight at the source. It's very important to vacuum floors, window blinds, and all other fabrics in an attempt to remove all allergens from your home. If a potential home buyer is allergic to cats or dogs and catches wind that the home was once inhabited by four legged friends, you may have lost a sale before it had a fair chance. If you're not sure what needs to be done, just ask your Chatham-Kent realtor.
Take down all your family photos
The second your home goes on the market or even before, it's time for your family photos to go down. Remember, the purpose of this is to show others how they fit into your home, not to remind them that this is "your" property. On paper it is, but you need to depersonalize your home starting with family photos. People visiting the house will want to envision their own family laughing and growing in this space. It may be difficult, but taking down family photos and storing them out of sight is a necessary step...and it will help your Chatham-Kent realtor sell your home.
This is no time to play games
Can you see the trend here? De-cluttering and de-personalizing are the most overlooked and undervalued steps in selling your Chatham-Kent home. Preparing your house for sale is all about removing the "you" from your home, and putting the buyer in your place. Often home owners try to hide children's toys in closets, the garage, or in a playroom, but in reality, these toys should be stored elsewhere. Chatham-Kent realtors will be showing home buyers every inch of a home including closets and storage areas. These hidden spaces often serve as selling features for buyers that Chatham-Kent realtors like to highlight, and they need to be clear of clutter, including toys.
Are you ready to sell? It's not an easy process, and I'm here to walk you through it step by step. For help today, or more information about the real estate process, give me a call at 519-360-0141 or visit my Contact Page.