You’ve decided to sell your Glendale or Burbank home, or maybe you live in the Hollywood Hills and are thinking of selling. Now that the big decision has been made, you have lots to do. To help you prepare, here are the steps involved in a typical home sale.
Timing-When’s the Right Time to Sell?
Timing your home sale can be tricky, especially when you take our unpredictable economic environment into account. Conventional wisdom says spring is the best time to sell a home. During the spring; gardens are blooming, the holidays are behind us, and the new school year is distant. Because spring is a favorite season to sell, there’s a huge increase in competition. You’ll need to use clever marketing and staging techniques to make your property stand out among the others.
Typically, you’ll want to avoid selling in December and January. Buyers tend to be distracted and budgets are often stretched thin during the holiday months. Having said that, we have so many buyers out there right now that I'm not sure this is entirely true right now.
Pricing-Selling at the Highest Price Possible
First, call me so we can determine what price is best for your home.
There are some simple things you can do to increase the value of your home,
starting with removing clutter, painting and washing the walls, and installing
high watt bulbs to provide a brighter living space. Larger renovation projects,
like redoing kitchens and bathrooms, typically yield a more substantial
increase in sales price.
Deep Clean For A Great First Impression
Roll up your sleeves and give your appliances, windows, lighting, and every crevice inside the house a deep cleaning. Power wash siding, shutters, and give the outside of your windows a good scrub to boost your home’s curb appeal! Maintaining your Burbank or Glendale Ca home and not allowing grime to build up will keep these tasks manageable when it’s time to sell.
Get Your Tool belt Out
You’ll want to repair any items that are noticeably broken. Other things may
come up during your home inspection, but you can get ahead of this by checking
gutters, drainage, basement leaks, flooring, cabinets and more. Applying a
fresh coat of paint and fixing any areas where there’s chipped paint, as well
as repairing grout in the kitchen and bathroom can give your home a
well-cared-for appearance.
Set the Stage
Staging your home helps paint a picture for how buyers will feel living in their new space. Don’t underestimate the importance of staging; research shows well-staged homes sell faster than homes that haven’t been staged. Start with the lighting. Ample lighting is important for making your home feel bright and welcoming. Keep window coverings open and increase the wattage of the bulbs in your lamps and fixtures.
You’ll also need to get rid of unnecessary furniture and clutter. Extra
couches, chairs, tables, and knick knacks can make your home feel cluttered and
make it difficult for a potential buyer to imagine themselves living there.
There’s no need to get rid of everything; you can put some items in storage to
use in your next home. Stow your family portraits and personal items. I will
work with you to make sure that all necessary steps are taken before we list
the house for sale. The prework is just as important as what happens after you
list your house for sale.
Need some guidance through the home selling process? Contact me today!
