It takes a lot to successfully sell a property. And by successfully, it doesn’t mean to sell it, but to sell it at a good price. That requires much work and effort, especially in the competitive Canadian real estate market. First, you do the big, pricey projects. Like a kitchen or bathroom remodel, converting a guest room into a bedroom, or adding a pool. These upgrades are essential and raise the value of your home. But there are some smaller things you should do right before officially putting your home on the market. These things may seem small but can significantly leave a good impression on potential buyers. We will share some finishing touches to complete before listing your home, so you know hot prepare when you decide to sell.

Do these simple things before listing your home

● Declutter
● Clean
● Add some fresh paint
● Get carpets and curtains cleaned
● Touch up the yard
● Do one final check

Declutter
One of the goals when hosting an open house day is to leave an excellent first impression on a buyer and get them to imagine themselves living in that house. Your buyer needs to be able to picture his/hers life in your home. But the issue comes up when it still feels like YOUR house. You need to remove yourself from the picture to successfully sell your property. And you will do that by removing your belongings from your old home. Family pictures, books, CDs, gifts, and anything that shows this house belongs to you must be removed. It would be hard to picture someone in your home if your wedding pictures were still hanging.

Before listing your home, make sure it is spotlessly clean
That is one of the simplest and most affordable yet very effective finishing touches to complete before listing your home. A nicely cleaned and tidy home leaves an excellent first impression on open house day. You don’t want potential buyers to come for a house showing and see that it is dusty and dirty, right? It shows a lack of effort on your part. That is especially important if you did some big home remodels right before. After contractors leave your home, there is sure to be a lot of dust and stains all around due to the work they have been doing. A deep cleaning session can solve all your issues. You can do it independently, but in this case, it is best to hire professionals. They are experienced and can clean all those hard-to-reach places you could never do alone.

Paint the walls
Nothing will refresh your home as quickly as a new layer of paint. That is the best way to make your home look newer and more modern before you put it on the market. And it won’t take you a long time. First, pick the colors and select the rooms you want to paint. Choosing a color palette in 2022/3 is all about natural and earthy tones. You should paint both interior and exterior of your home. The best thing is you won’t have to spend much money on this. That is because you can do it alone and ask your friends to help you. It speeds up the process. You can also hire pros if you don’t want to do it yourself or don’t have the time.

Have carpets and curtains cleaned
Carpets and curtains are essential when making your home look presentable on open house day. You can clean all the floors, vacuum, and dust, but dirty carpets and curtains make your home look neglected. But the thing is, this is not something you can easily do on your own. Washing curtains, drapes, and carpets can be challenging, especially when made from delicate materials. You can easily damage the fabric, and you don’t want that because carpets and curtains can be expensive. So the best action is to find a quality cleaning company and let them handle it. It may seem pricey now, but it will be worth it on open house day, and potential buyers will surely be impressed.

Touch up the yard before listing your home
The outside of your home is just as important as the inside. Your yard is the first thing potential buyers see when they visit your home, which is why it needs to leave a good first impression. And it doesn’t take much to make a yard look nicely maintained. You must eliminate any junk from the yard, broken gardening tools, or anything that shouldn’t be in the yard on open house day. After that, you should mow the lawn and trim any overgrown hedges. You will immediately see the difference. Your yard will look more spacious and functional, appealing to the buyers. After that, small additions are left to make the yard look pretty. You can add some lovely potted plants or interesting garden figurines to give it a warm and inviting look.

Final check
After you finish, all that’s left to do is one final walkthrough before moving out. You need to check everything once again to ensure everything is in order. Most of the time, everything is lovely, but in some rare cases doing this final check can be a real lifesaver. That is also an excellent opportunity to say goodbye to your old home and prepare for a new chapter in your life.
In conclusion

These were some finishing touches to complete before listing your home; as you can see, they are pretty simple. And the best part is they aren’t costly, and you can do them on your own or with some help from friends. Hopefully, our tips were helpful to you, and you will utilize them when you decide to sell in the future!

Finishing Touches to Complete Before Listing Your Home by Sally Norton