You might want to sell your beautiful Halifax home someday. Well, that’s great news! It’s something you should plan for ahead of time.
Get some great ideas from our list to make your home more attractive to would-be buyers.
De-clutter and Make It Spacious
Get a clean slate: Let’s clean out the clutter first. Clear all the surfaces, shelves, and countertops of everything extra or non-essential. Go through the knick-knacks; pack away all the small family pictures and personal stuff. We want them to be able to visualize their stuff in that space, not yours.
Tame the play zone: If you have little kids, put away most of the toys, leaving only a few.
Shut-off closet: Go through all closets and get rid of clothes you don’t wear anymore through donation or reselling. Aim for a wide-open, spacious, and airy look.
Clear the floor: The floor should be free from slippers, purses, and other items strewn on the floor.
Deep Clean and Freshen Up
Clean as a whistle: The house has to be cleaned through and through, from its flooring and windowpanes to the countertops, appliances, and bathrooms. Emphasize those places that are likely to be forgotten, such as baseboards, light fittings, and ceiling fans.
Attention to detail: Clean every speck in and out of the oven, microwave, and refrigerator. Don’t forget those cobwebs in the corners. Scrub the door handles, light switches, and taps clean.
The flooring: All flooring should be either carpet, hardwood, or tile. If you have some money, consider inviting a professional carpet cleaning company to clean your carpets.
Let There Be Light: Wash those windows and open up the drapes or blinds. Let in all the natural light you can. Your room will take on a new face—big, bright, and inviting.
Beautify Your Curb Appeal
You never get a second chance to make a first impression: The outside of your home is the first thing a buyer sees. Make sure it looks good with these few inexpensive improvements.
Doormat: Clean the porch and stairway. Arrange some pretty, bright-blossomed flowers around the entrance to add color. Consider painting your front door with a bright, warm color.
Tidy up your yard: Clean your lawn, mow it, rake up leaves, trim the hedges, and edge flower beds. Weed the garden and dig up.
Illuminate: Ensure the outdoor lighting is working and bright so it lights the way to the front entrance. Good pathway lighting enhances a homey, safe mood.
Minor Touch-ups and Small Repairs
Detailing: Wander around the house and note any minor repairs that would catch the eye of a potential homebuyer. Fix leaky taps, tiny holes in the wall, or replace burnt-out bulbs.
Repaint: Refresh the paint with neutral shades. Focus on areas that look drab or worn out.
Tighten door knobs: Check for any loose doorknobs and drawer handles, and replace those which need it. Don’t forget the exterior walls; inspect for places where paint has thinned or flaked and make necessary repairs.
Paperwork and Legal Stuff
Gather Your Paperwork: Have the house paperwork, property title, mortgage statements, and past inspection reports ready. These will be handy during the selling process.
Get a lawyer: Selling a house involves legalities. Consider hiring a real estate lawyer to ensure all paperwork is in order.
Stage your home: Staging isn’t a must-do, but it can help you prepare your property and avoid surprises during buyer inspections.
Getting ready for success
Furniture Arrangement: A bedroom as well as a living room can be so imposing in the proper arrangement of furniture. A living or family room should be fitted with one sofa and two chairs.
Do not overload rooms with furniture; that helps keep a sense of balance and allows room for movement.
Limit the accessories: Add a few accent throw pillows, some artwork, or a centerpiece, but keep it minimal to prevent many pieces from adding unnecessary hassle.
De-personalize: Tone down strong personal touches, paint color, or statement pieces of decor.
Human touch
You could, for starters, hire professional home stagers to do the staging inside your home. In one’s mind, an experienced home staging designer would have the components to support or cultivate love with the space, so arrange them.
Go the Extra Mile – Make Your Halifax Home Shine
By now, you would know the basics, so here are a few extra pointers that will make your Halifax house shine even more.
Appeal to the Senses:
The floral vases, colorful throw pillows, and fresh towels are some of the fresh flowers set in the vases in the bathroom.
Smell: Bake cookies or simmer water with cinnamon sticks.
Touch: Soft, furry towels, throw blankets, and cushy cushions make the touch of the guests psycho-physically.
Sound: Gentle background music should be played. DONE HAVE THE EXTRAS
Fireplace: If you have a beautiful and cozy fireplace, make it the point with a pile of wood and a flickering flame.
Backyard: On the other hand, put in place a patio table and chairs, and show off some funky backyard ornaments using potted plants.
Create a family room, home office, or place to entertain and have fun with all this bonus square footage.
Make it energy-efficient:
LEDs: Replace with LEDs.
Energy-saving amenities: All high efficiency appliances, including a programmable thermostat.
This may be a perfect sales point, as the market is increasingly moving toward conservation.
Hosting, Open Houses
Get Ready: Have handouts or other information available that is pertinent to the property.
Be friendly: smile at the prospects, and answer their questions politely.
Be Informative: Please describe, in your own words, what you believe the best things are about your property and the neighborhood area.
Help your buyers walk alone: be patient.
Next Steps
Selling your home can be an exciting experience, but it also has its challenges. Investing just a little time will help you get your Halifax house in top shape, attracting serious buyers and preparing you for your next fantastic chapter. Remember, this is just the beginning. Add your personal touch, or collaborate with your realtor for customized advice. So, get ready for this new journey, roll up your sleeves, and prepare your house to be showcased to the world as part of the Homes for Sale Halifax.
