Little Things You Can Do to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar

Michael Ireland Real Estate Podcast

Here are some little things you can do as a home seller to make sure yours sells for top dollar.

Today, I want to share some little things you can do to sell your home for top dollar.

That might sound like a cliche, but let me tell you a quick story. We recently listed a home that had been sitting on the market unsold for months. We moved in our professionals, did some basic merchandising, repairs, and cleaning, and sold that home for $22,000 more than what the previous company was asking for.

What little things can you do to achieve the same effect?

To start, examine how your yard looks. Are all the garden beds trimmed? Is the lawn mowed? As buyers walk up to your home, they’re usually walking on concrete or exposed aggregate, so make sure that area is power washed and glazed so it has a fresh look. As they approach your front door and look around, the trim must be clean and freshly painted. The front door must also be clean and freshly painted with polished hardware.

Pay careful attention to your home’s curb appeal.

Don’t forget about the threshold—every buyer looks at one before they step over it. As they enter the foyer, they’ll make the decision to buy your home or not based on a couple of different factors. As they look through the home, it needs to be uncluttered and have good passage. All the lights must also be bright and working properly. Lastly, get rid of the old doormat that you wipe your feet on and buy a new one.

If you’re considering selling in this spring market, don’t hesitate to reach out to us so we can get these things dealt with in a professional manner. The difference will be remarkable in terms of how your home looks and what goes into your pocket when you sell it. Just give us a call or send us an email, and we’d be happy to get started.