{"id":1004,"date":"2016-02-22T10:10:41","date_gmt":"2016-02-22T18:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=1004"},"modified":"2016-02-21T14:09:50","modified_gmt":"2016-02-21T22:09:50","slug":"prepare-your-home-now-if-you-plan-to-sell-it-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2016\/02\/prepare-your-home-now-if-you-plan-to-sell-it-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare Your Home Now If You Plan to Sell It This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Put these four tasks on your to-do list for a quick and painless sale.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Selling a home doesn\u2019t happen overnight. To maximize your sale price, stand out from the competition and sell quickly, your home needs to go on the market in tip-top condition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You only get one chance to make a good first impression in real estate. Once your home\u2019s listing goes live, the days on market start ticking. In the Internet age, with access to so much information, buyers will punish a seller whose home has been on the market for many months.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t make the effort to get your home in it\u2019s best condition, hold off on listing it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prepping the home rarely happens in one weekend. It takes time and thoughtful planning. If you intend to sell your home this spring, here are a few steps you need to take now.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Inspect<\/strong><br \/>\nIt may seem counterintuitive to spend money on a property inspection, but you need to know about your home\u2019s condition. If there are issues \u2014 big or small \u2014 you need to address, it is better to know about them early so you can either remedy them prior to going to market or account for them with a lower listing price.<br \/>\nThe last thing you want is for the buyer to uncover flaws once they are under contract. You will get stuck paying more under those circumstances than it would cost you to address the issues now.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Stash<\/strong><br \/>\nAs you prepare to sell, think of your home as an investment and start to see it through the eyes of potential buyers and the market. When you\u2019re trying to sell your home, the less-is-more approach applies.<br \/>\nPut away big furniture and personal items. Store or put away all the things you won\u2019t be using until you move into your new home. In the kitchen, make space in the cabinets for items you will need to use daily, but will want to put away for showings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Improve<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s common for sellers to make cosmetic improvements before they list. Kitchens and bathrooms sell your home. Plan to have the bathroom grout cleaned and have some parts of the house painted to give it a fresh look.<br \/>\nConsider cleaning rugs, refinishing hardwood floors or painting kitchen cabinets. If you plan to list in the spring, you likely have a good local real estate agent on your side by now. Get their advice and ask for referrals to do the work. There are lots of inexpensive contractors who can help spruce up your home quickly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Research<\/strong><br \/>\nToday\u2019s buyers have research in their DNA and will investigate all they can. Check with your local building department and ensure there are no outstanding issues with your home.<br \/>\nVerify that property records reflect your home accurately, and prepare to remedy any discrepancy. Make sure your title report is clean, and talk about potential disclosure items with your agent. Banks won\u2019t lend if there are outstanding issues, and you don\u2019t want to jump through hoops at the eleventh hour. Researching now will keep you one step ahead of the buyers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The sale of your home is likely one of your biggest financial transactions. Get a real estate agent on your team early, and make a list of all the tasks you need to complete before listing this spring. Now is the time to have those discussions. Smart planning and a good strategy will ensure a quick, painless and profitable home sale.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zillow.com\/blog\/home-ready-to-sell-spring-169458\/\" target=\"_blank\">Prepare Your Home Now If You Plan to Sell It This Spring<\/a> by Brendon DeSimone | Zillow<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Put these four tasks on your to-do list for a quick and painless sale. Selling a home doesn\u2019t happen overnight. 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