Selling Your Home Process
Preparing your home
Remove clutter
One of the most difficult tasks when preparing to sell your home is to de-clutter because they are emotionally attached to everything in the house. After years of living in the same home, clutter collects in such a way that may not be evident. Without realizing it, you are affecting the way buyers see your home. Be sure to focus primarily on shelves, countertops, drawers, closets attics and basements. Take a step back and pretend you are a buyer.
Home repairs
Major remodeling is not necessary in most instances. Racking up the hefty credit card bills will affect your credit scores and may hurt your ability to qualify for your next mortgage.
Landscaping
Try sprucing up a bit creating a favorable first impression. Buy a few bushes and plant them. Do not put in trees. Mature trees are expensive, and you will not get back your investment. If you have an area for flowers, buy mature colorful flowers and plant them. Your lawn should be evenly cut, freshly edged. Always rake up loose leaves and grass cuttings.
Listing your home
Now that you’ve decided to sell your home and have a fairly good idea of what you think it is worth, contact one of our agents. One of our experienced real estate agents will gladly assist you in selling your home. All bases will be covered, from pricing to marketing to the closing table. Not only are homes placed on the local MLS, but also aggressively marketed throughout our extensive website as well as such sites as Realtor.com and HomesinNJ.com. With the increasing rate of buyers searching for a home online, here at NJ Realty our online exposure is of high importance.
Showing your home
Although is may sometimes be inconvenient for you, your house should always be available for show. Most agents will call and give you at least a couple of hours notice before showing your property.
Try Not to be Home
When homebuyers come to see your home they may feel like intruders if you are home and they might not be as receptive toward viewing your home. If you absolutely cannot leave, try to remain out of their way Do not volunteer any information, but answer any questions the agent may ask.
Lighting
All indoor and outdoor lights should be on even during the day when you know someone is coming. This may prevent shadows and brightens up dim areas. Your house looks more cheerful with the lights on.
Fragrances
Scented sprays may be too overwhelming for visitors. It is too obvious and many people find the smells of those sprays offensive, not to mention that some may be allergic. Try having a potpourri pot or something more natural.
Pet Control
If you know someone is coming, the best idea is to try to take the pets with you while your home is being visited. Try to keep the cats and dogs in a specific area
Keep the House Tidy
While not everyone makes his or her bed every day, but when selling a home it is recommended that you develop the habit. Do not leave empty glasses in the family room and keep everything freshly dusted and vacuumed. Try your best to have it look like a model. This will give the prospective buyer the ability to view it as theirs.
Let the contracts come in!
