Selling your Boston, MA home is a big decision involving what is likely
your biggest investment. Once it is time to take that plunge to sell
there are several things that many homeowners overlook. I've
compiled a list to-do's and must-do's that can help you as you
prepare to sell your investment.
Price it Right
A qualified Real
Estate Professional can help you decide what your Boston,
MA home is worth via a Comparative
Market Analysis. What you have in mind might not be what today's
market will bring. You might find that pricing your home a bit lower
will bring excess buyer activity and keep it from sitting on the
market too long and possibly even get you several offers. The longer
a home sits the less likely you will get your asking price so time is
of the essence.
Conceal Your Clutter
To maximize your
closet space remove most of your items and neatly organize what
remains. Buyers want closet space and it's hard to tell how much
there is with a full closet. Clutter throughout the house should be
removed as well. What a homeowner might overlook on a daily basis
will stand out to a potential buyer. If you have large furniture
consider putting some of it in storage to make your room sizes appear
larger.
Light up the House
Do what you can to
maximize light in your home by doing simple steps like taking down
drapes, cleaning the windows, and increasing wattage on your light
bulbs. Do whatever you can to make your Boston,
MA home look as bright and cheery as possible.
Get Rid of the Critters
Not everyone is a
dog or a cat lover, so do what you can to remove traces of your
animals by concealing/hiding the pet bowls and/or litter boxes. When
it comes time for a showing make sure your pet is no where to be seen
and that the home has been cleaned of all pet fur.
Remove Your Personality from the
House
Where possible
de-personalize your home. Get rid of a third of your stuff or more
and put it in storage. Remove family photos, collections, and other
personal items. This will allow the buyer to better picture
themselves living there.
Curb Appeal, Curb Appeal, Curb
Appeal
The first
impression is the only impression that matters to your prospective
buyers. Before they reach the fantastic interior of your home
they've already judged your home by how it looks on the outside.
Spruce up your exterior with new paint or simple landscaping. Your
entryway is also important. Make it welcoming to those who come
through it and keep that impression positive as they walk into your
beautiful home.
Call a Professional
When you are ready to sell your Boston,
MA home, look for a professional, someone well-versed in all
aspects of the sale process. From small tips like the above to
strategic marketing, and negotiation, a qualified professional is a
home seller's best asset. Your satisfaction is the key to my
success. Don't sell your home without the help of an experienced
agent. Contact
me when you are ready. I look forward to hearing from you!
Lucas
Garofalo
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