Welcome to North Shore Bank's In Your Interest Podcast. Today's topic, nine essential tips for preparing your house to sell. If you're selling your home, these simple steps can help you get your house in shape. Number one, updating the kitchen. Buyers place a huge value on updated kitchens. This is an area of your house where you could focus and make big improvements.
Number two, add curb appeal. Clean the yard, trim the shrubs, and fix or touch up any weathered or exterior trim. As a final touch, add a nice doormat to welcome visitors. Number three, do minor repairs. Replace light bulbs, fix leaky faucets, make sure closet doors are on track, things of that nature. Number four, bring in the light.
Take down heavy window treatments, clean the windows, bring in lamps. Buyers like bright homes. Number five. Paint the walls. Keep the wall colors neutral to appeal to more buyers. Number six. Clean your house. A clean home tells buyers that it has been well maintained. Number seven. Remove furniture. This can help create and enhance the feeling of space, especially if square footage is limited.
Number nine. Depersonalize. Remove family photos, personal memorabilia, and keepsakes. Let potential buyers imagine this as their future home. Number nine, declutter. Donate it, dump it, shred it, or store it. Creating a positive first impression and showcasing the best attributes of your home are essential in today's real estate market.
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