I absolutely enjoy getting called in for a consultation before a home goes on the market! In fact, it’s one of my favorite things to do. I get to come into a home, with no strings or emotional ties, and make recommendations and give ideas on how to get the property ready to sell.
I’m not sure how many of you know, but I tend to be a bit frugal. I don’t like spending money on wasteful items, I rarely will make an impulse purchase, and I always go shopping with a list. I absolutely detest wasting money on ‘stuff’. And I totally get how owners are reluctant to spend money of fixing up a home that they plan on selling.
So knowing that I value money (and not just my money), what does it take to get a home ready to sell that won’t break the bank?
Top to Bottom Clean
A good clean house speaks volumes! With a top to bottom clean I’m not talking about dusting, vacuuming and mopping the floors. I’m also talking about:
- wiping baseboards
- washing walls
- getting the cobwebs from the higher ceilings
- pulling out appliances (fridge/stove) and cleaning behind there
- windows washed (inside and out)
- outside pressure sprayed, etc.
By taking care of these items, you home will sparkle! Nothing beats the look of pride and ownership and a clean house – WOWZERS!
Fresh Paint
You may love the hot pink main floor powder room – but not everyone will! Nothing says update like a new coat of paint! Having your home painted in neutral colour(s) is typically my suggestion. You can always decorate with colourful accent pieces.
This is an image from Benjamin Moore using the following colours:
Using a Caribbean Blue Water colour as an accent colour adds that little pop of colour but doesn’t take over the room. This allows potential buyers to envision their things in this room.
Less is More
There is nothing that is more of a turn-off for potential buyers to see a home filled with clutter. Having too many things fitting into one space puts an overload on our system. Seeing a room that acts like a ‘drop zone’ may indicate that the home does not have enough storage when the fact is, it most likely has sufficient storage. This particular photo (courtesy of Bethany Britton) shows that what was once a catchall and dumping ground can look simplified by getting rid of the excess stuff.
Getting your home ready to sell involves some work both mentally and possibly physically. Mentally, the shift in ‘my home’ to ‘a home’ makes it easier to change things up (like paint colour). Physically, you may need to do some heavy duty cleaning to get your home in top notch shape. The fact is, you have one chance to make a first impression so why not WOW the socks of your potential buyers!
These are fantastic techniques to use when trying to sell “a” house. Especially getting the homeowner to change their perspective on the house which is key. Making these changes in a home will definitely help in getting the home off of the market. Good tips!!!!!
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Really good tips, simple but often over looked.
Its amazing how a simple clean and fresh coat of paint can make a property stand out, and more importantly more appealing for a buyer.
Nice article
Thanks Robert. We agree with a fresh coat of paint. Something home owners can either do themselves or hire someone to paint for them. I hope you have a great day!
This is a nice article. I think it’s kind of sad that homeowners do all this in order to sell their house. Too bad they couldn’t live in a freshly painted house when they were still there! You’re right, the house has to be in its best condition to sell quickly.
Hi Karen, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. It is amazing what people will do, or need to do, in order to sell their home to get the best value and for it to be sold quickly. I guess our busy lives get in the way. We’re just glad we can help out. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by. Your storage facility looks like a great place to help individuals, families and businesses with their storage needs! I hope you have a great day today!
I like you tips. One thing I would recommend on when getting a pressure washer is that you might want to get one with attachments that will be useful for many parts of cleaning your home. Decks, gutters, windows, etc. I’d advise making a “to do” list and renting a power washer over the weekend and trying to get as much of it done as possible. They are very versatile if you get the right tools.
Great tips Phil! Thanks for the comment. 🙂
Those nice tips for home improvement and good sell.
Thanks Timmy for stopping by! I appreciate your comment. Have a great day!
I agree with all of your ways to tidy up the house. What I love though, is the last one, Less is More. That’s something not a lot of people usually realize. Nice article!
Hi Eric,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Glad you enjoyed “Less is More”. It’s something we are trying very hard to instill in our kids. I hope you had a great day today!
Wow , thanks for your awesome tips 🙂
i learnt alot from this Article , i was planning to sell my Home so that i could buy a new one in the country yard and your article gave me insights on what i should do
Thank you again,
Regards
Hi Hossam,
Thank you for leaving your comment. Wishing you all the best with the sale of your home!
It was really wonderful to read 3 ways for getting home ready.
Simply I learned a lot from this article.
Thanks for this wonderful share mam. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by and leaving those nice comments. I appreciate it. Hope you have a great day today!
Hi
I love the Caribbean Blue paint that you used. Those oceanic colors of paint really brighten up a room in my opinion. Over the years as a “house flipper” I always use to go with the plain white or off white, but recently I have put a little color into my homes. The result is a quicker sale. I think using a few key “favorable” colors when you paint is something that appeals to owners, especially when selling to young couples. Thanks for the tips and nice article.
Regards,
Steve
Hi Steve,
Glad you enjoyed the article! I was just talking with a future client about paint colours how ‘neutral’ colours don’t have to be boring! Glad to hear about your house flipping business and how adding color into your homes is getting you a quicker sale. All the best! ~Sheri
Simple and Amazing Article thanks for posting i am expecting more article from you
Hi Faheen,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comments. I’ll be adding a new blog article each week. Hope you can come back to read more:) Cheers, Sheri
Not taking bank loan is very good,,,,
A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference.
It really is amazing how a simple coat of fresh paint can make such a huge difference. Thanks Stephanie for stopping by and leaving a comment. I hope you have a great day!
Amazing Article, Thanks a lot for it !
agreed! nice post ../ informative! A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference../ keep posting! 🙂
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Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for the advise. A lot of home sellers must read this for them to fully understand how the correct home selling must be done. Very nice points.
Thanks Lisa! I appreciate your comments.
I really never mind about that. Thank you for the article. 🙂
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
I couldn’t agree more – nothing says ‘Pride of Ownership’ like a clean home!
Clean and clutter-free spaces do relax and change your psychology when you’re home.
I also loved your idea about painting the walls with a nutral color and comliment it with Caribbean Blue Water color decorating accents.
Thanks Tony! I know when we get busy and stuff starts to just ‘lay around’ I absolutely feel it!
Glad you stopped by!
Great ideas. A clean house will definitely sell faster than one that looks dirty and gross. The better it looks the more appealing it is to others.
I couldn’t agree more! Nothing beats coming into a home that is clean and tidy! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment.
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It is a very helpful article. A few people write about such things. It helped me a lot.
Hi Aman,
Glad you found the article helpful!
Nice article there. A neat and clean looking house definitely has an edge when it comes to attracting buyers and perhaps perking up the price!
Thanks Lisa! Nothing says pride of ownership like a clean and neat home. Thank you for leaving your comment – I hope you’ve had a great day!
Some really nice tips for selling your home. I relocate many people homes by myself and sometimes i get really irritated by people who are selling their homes, they should learn by following these informative tips..
Thanks for stopping by to comment Vito! It sure makes a move easier to sell without excess things. I hope you’ve had a great day.
Its Really an awesome Article for Selling A Home. Thank u for your This Posting.
Thank you – and thanks for stopping by!
I can’t imagine that anyone wouldn’t clean their house top to bottom before trying to sell it. You’d have to be out of your mind not to! It’s literally the easiest thing to do and there shouldn’t be a mess in the first place if it’s selling
We couldn’t agree more Matt. Sadly, it’s one factor we have to discuss many times with clients.
I think the interiors are absolutely amazing. I really like the style of the chairs.
Thanks Cassandra for stopping by and leaving your comment. Loving the chairs as well!
Thanks for giving this idea. It’s something worth to read, specially to those people who are trying to sell their homes. Great post, thanks for sharing!
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Great post thanks for sharing this article.It,s an interesting and useful article.
Thanks Cristina. I hope you have a great day today!
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Thanks Priyadas!
WooOOOoh!!!! Amazing Tips Ma’m …. Thumbs Up. Thanks for sharing such nice tips. Great Work. Keep it Up
Thanks Erick!
Repaint the interior with light colors and removing unused things will give a house not only fresh look but also will looks huge even if it is not. Nonetheless, it can increase your house value.
thanks its really nice…
Thanks Vipul. ~Sheri
Thanks for share Great posting
Thanks Robin! ~Sheri
Thank you for the awesome post. Less is always more and this definitely applies to home renovating.
You are so welcome! ~Sheri
I blog often and I seriously thank you for your content. This article has really peaked my interest. I am going to keep checking for new.
Thanks again for an intresting post!
A lot for our clients are actually doing that today, i mean its not that hard to take good pictures and write a couple of words!
I think the biggest challenge for consumers is to find good forum to promote his residence and thats also an argument why you should consider hire a real estate firm instead.
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Mattias Acta Bank
Your style is so unique in comparison to other folks I have read stuff from. Especially in these missing subjects, I’m Not going to sell my house,!!! hhhh Thanks for posting when you have the opportunity, Guess I’ll just bookmark this page.
Hey there…Well I was thinking to sell my house but I was not aware with these all bank stuffs but thanks to you for posting this information. It’s always good to read your post as it gives a sort of knowledge .Keep posting and keep growing.
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Great post Sheri. A topic that is often overlooked. Thanks!
Thank you. ~Sheri
very nice article..and the information you shared is very important for home owners who waht to sell there home.This is exactly what people wanted to know .It would’ve surely helped a lot of them .
Thank you! ~Sheri
This is the perfect site for anyone who would like the design. You put some amazing pictures. I like the idea. Nice post
Thank you! ~Sheri
Thanks for sharing your tips on getting a home ready to sell! The color palette you’ve included is beautiful, that blue is a really great choice! Thanks again!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your nice comments. ~Sheri
very nice tips thanks for sharing quiet innovative mind
You are so welcome!
Hey Sheri, these are all great points! This article is share worthy for sure!
Thank you!
Fabulous Share!
These small changes can actually increase the value of your property as once I did decking of the floor which didn’t cost me much amount but gave huge profit in return, almost double. I do prefer installing a beautiful chandelier to improve the look of my house.
Great to hear about the huge return you got when you did your decking!
Hi Sheri,
Thanks for helping with these simple and doable tips.
That’s obvious everyone will be attracted towards the clean house and may be they pay us more than we actually thought of. 🙂
Hi Carol, Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment. It’s amazing how a clean house can attract a number of potential buyers. It is my personal belief that a clean house equals pride of ownership which for a potential buyer, can mean a lot! Cheers!
Hi Sheri,
Absolutely informative Post.Glad to hear about the ways to get home ready to sell. Really liked it. I would go for such techniques for my business. The idea of ” Top to bottom clean” is interesting one. Keep sharing more informative posts.
Thanks for the article.
Thanks Angela! I appreciate your comments and dropping by. ~Sheri
I completely agree with less is more. If I were in the shoes of a buyer, I would be looking for a clean blank canvas rather than a work in progress. Freshness over extravagance.
Great tips, simple and easy to understand.
Great share. Thumbs up for your efforts.. Cheers
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