Preparing Your Home To Sell

If we’ve learned anything these past couple of years, it’s that the seller’s market is HOT!! Every seller of course wants to earn top dollar for their home when they go to sell, and there are several things you as a seller can do to make it happen! Below is a home seller’s checklist to walk you through the most important steps to help you get your home ready for market. We absolutely love working with sellers because we know that our proven marketing plan and seller prep prior to listing will help us gain top dollar for your home!

Home Seller’s Checklist

First impressions MATTER, so it is important to give buyers a sense of cleanliness with a sparkling clean and de-cluttered house. The goal is to have buyers walk through the door and fall in love with your home instantly. A neatly trimmed front yard that is free of weeds will give you a step up on curb appeal. Freshly painted neutral walls and trim will also make a huge impact and will be money well spent.

Tips to consider:

  • Consider painting the front door and polishing/replacing door hardware and put out a new front door mat.
  • Clean all of your exterior lighting so there are no spider webs or debris.
  • Consider re-painting the exterior of the house and trim work if it is in need.
  • Clean the driveway and garage. Power wash if necessary to remove stains.
  • Have your windows professionally cleaned inside and out so they sparkle!
  • Have your carpets professionally cleaned and/or replaced prior to listing.
  • Make sure your other floor surfaces in the home are sparkling clean, including grout if you have tile flooring.
  • Wipe down the cabinets both inside and out and tighten any loose doors or hardware.
  • Remove any small area rugs or mats from your flooring and store them in a closet. Large area rugs are acceptable, but removing the smaller mats/rugs will make your home feel much larger to prospective buyers.
  • Make sure your kitchen appliances are clean both inside and out because buyers always check!
  • Pack away your personal items, including family pictures and de-clutter the house by removing collectibles and storing away special things.
  • Keep dirty laundry and dishes out of sight.
  • Replace all the air filters in the house. Many buyers will check and new air filters will give an impression of a well-maintained home.

This checklist is based on our experience working with both buyers and sellers and is a great place for you to get started on your own. Of course part of the service we offer to our sellers prior to listing is to walk through the home with them and help create a checklist that is specific to their property. Your trust in our expertise is the first step towards earning you top dollar for your home!

Please reach out with any questions! We’d love to help!

Contact Us…

We are full-time, experienced Realtors working in Queen Creek and the surrounding areas. With decades of East Valley real estate experience under our belts, we are here to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to reach out to April Anderson at 480.272.1977.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you soon!

–April Anderson

United Brokers Group
21321 E Ocotillo Rd E-111
Queen Creek, AZ 85142