3 Must-Do’s Before Listing Your House For Sale

By Mark Spain Real Estate

Before listing your house for sale, it’s important to start a running list of pre-listing preparations. However, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with a seemingly endless list of to-do’s before your house can officially make its market debut. 

By teaming up with the expert listing consultants at Mark Spain Real Estate, you can ensure your checklist is complete before your home hits the market. With decades of valuable industry experts, our team offers exclusive insight that will have you confidently cruising through the pre-listing process. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the three must-do’s before listing your house sale. 

3 Must-Do’s Before Listing Your House For Sale

Clean and Declutter Your Home

Cleaning and decluttering your home is a necessary step in the listing process. For sellers planning to remain in their home during the listing process, deep cleaning and maintaining a constant state of cleanliness could be difficult. However, optimizing your home’s cleanliness is vital before buyers walk through the door.

Begin the process by decluttering your home and removing any unnecessary items that take up space. And while it may be tempting to shove clutter in closets, basements, or attics, you must remember that prospective buyers will likely still tour these areas.

Once you’ve decluttered, it’s time to start deep cleaning. While you’ll want to keep exterior surfaces squeaky clean, taking care of more hidden areas is also essential. From dusting ceiling fans to cleaning under appliances, cleaning every nook and cranny of your home is the best way to optimize its cleanliness. 

Make Interior and Exterior Upgrades and Repairs

While some home buyers love a fixer-upper, most are unprepared to take on full-fledged renovations. Before putting your home on the market, make sure to evaluate your home’s interior and exterior condition thoroughly. Pre-sale inspections are an excellent method for optimizing your home’s condition for its future tenants. An inspection will allow you to address surface-level repairs and evaluate your home’s structural components like walls, ceilings, floorings, windows, lighting, and plumbing. 

Upgrading your home’s exterior is also a great way to improve your home’s curb appeal. When buyers like what they see at first glance, they’ll already be walking into your home with a good impression. Whether it’s repairing your front door or trimming your shrubs, the most minor exterior upgrades can hugely impact your home’s curb appeal. 

Hire an Experienced Real Estate Agent

The ultimate must-have for any successful home sale is an experienced, reliable real estate agent. Having an industry professional on your side is the best way to mitigate pre-listing stress and gain confidence as a seller. An experienced real estate agent will offer their expertise throughout the selling process, helping you listing your house, stage your home, decide on home renovations, and more.

Remember to be selective if you’re in the market for a real estate agent. The ideal real estate agent should have experience selling your type of property, be familiar with your local market, and be an effective communicator. At Mark Spain Real Estate, our agents go above and beyond to provide clients with an unparalleled selling experience. Throughout the process, we equip sellers with the knowledge, tools, and guidance they need to sell their homes within their desired time frame. 

Listing Your House With Mark Spain Real Estate

Need some help with listing your house? The industry professionals at Mark Spain Real Estate are here to help you navigate the home-selling process. With decades of industry experience, our team of expert listing consultants will help you navigate your local real estate market hassle-free! Check out our Guaranteed Offer Program for the potential to receive a competitive cash offer on your home in only 21 days. Contact our agents today!

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