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Preparing to Sell Your Home
Get your home ready to sell so that it is attractive to buyers
A few changes can make a difference in how a buyer interprets the value of a home
Throughout our 25+ years in real estate, we have previewed thousands of homes in the area. Our extensive experience allows us to advise you on how to stage your home so it looks spacious and inviting.
While cleaning and decluttering are important tasks, there is much more to getting your home in shape for buyers. You must also make your home an inviting space where potential buyers can envision themselves making a lifetime of memories. Details such as furniture placement, lighting and the use of color can make an impactful difference on how a room is perceived.
Debbie Miller and Dani Melcher will work with you to accentuate your home's strengths and minimize your home's weaknesses so you can have a successful sale.
We can advise you on what home improvements can get the best return on your investment when selling your home
While there is no way to give an accurate list of home improvements that will apply to all price ranges of homes, there are a few rules of thumb that apply to home sellers regardless of size and asking price.
Spruce up the exterior of your property.
According to Realtor.com professional landscaping can add 28% to a home's value. Of course, this figure is influenced by other factors. Just cleaning up a property and investing in fresh mulch and a few plants can have a tremendous impact on the first impression your home gives.
Flooring.
Everyone loves hardwood flooring these days, but if you have carpet it might make sense to keep it if is in good shape. It should be cleaned before putting your home on the market. Odors can be trapped and stains might be visible that you don't even notice, but will turn off buyers.
Paint and wash walls
Fresh paint can have a transformative effect on a home. Going with a neutral color palette will appeal to a wide variety of homebuyers.
Declutter and put away personal items
We want buyers to envision their memories in your home.
Stage areas so that they look roomy and inviting
Buyers have a hard time imagining how a space will function if it is not laid out for them. Staging can go a long way in giving a positive impression of a property.
"The Debbie Miller team is beyond amazing! I have extensive experience in buying and selling houses due to my job but none of those experiences came close to the ones I’ve had with Debbie Miller. I used this team for my personal real estate transactions as well. And it doesn’t stop at the closing. I continue to be blessed by all of her trustworthy contacts. Debbie and her team are a great resource not to mention just really nice people. I can’t say enough good things about them. 🏠"
Debbie
Valparaiso, Indiana Home Seller