The new year often brings fresh goals, including putting your home on the market. If selling in 2024 is on your agenda, it’s time to start prepping. Taking the right steps now will ensure your home shows at its best when buyers come calling.
Get an Appraisal
An appraisal gives you critical information, like your home’s current value and which updates will bring the highest return. This allows you to invest strategically in the right renovations. Your Harcourts sales professional, can point out changes that align with current buyer preferences.
Curb Appeal Counts
Make a strong first impression by enhancing your home’s exterior. Paint the front door a striking colour, add stylish outdoor lighting, repair the fence, and wash the exterior. Also, clean up the yard and add flowers and mulch to create an inviting landscape.
Declutter and Depersonalize
Too much clutter makes rooms feel smaller. Box up little-used items and store them elsewhere. Remove personal photos and collections so buyers can envision it as their own space.
Update the Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the most influential rooms on home value. Even minor kitchen updates like new hardware and a fresh coat of paint can modernize it on a budget. More extensive renovations like countertop replacement may be worthwhile if the appraisal supports it.
Deep Clean from Top to Bottom
Scrub every inch of your home, paying special attention to grimy areas like walls, windows, carpets, and bathrooms. Consider hiring professionals to steam clean carpeting and sanitise surfaces. A sparkling clean house appeals to buyers.
Consult a Real Estate Agent
An experienced local real estate professional can offer tailored tips for maximizing your home’s sales price. They can also help you time the listing strategically and promote it effectively to find a buyer quickly at the highest price.
The key is preparing early before listing your home. With smart updates and thorough cleaning, your property will be primed for 2024 home shoppers. Let us know if you need a free appraisal or are thinking of selling soon!
