The asking price has been set, the listing contract has been signed, and the marketing is about to be launched. Sellers may be feeling a mixture of excitement and anxiety and will probably look for guidance about what to do next. Here are some helpful tips when you list your home:
- Secure valuables and personal information.
It will make everyone feel better to know that their prized possessions and private data are in safe places when strangers start touring their home during showing appointments and open houses.
- Make a good first impression.
The time spent cleaning up the yard and landscape and sprucing up the exterior of the home will pay dividends in curb appeal. When prospective buyers drive by the home and find the outside inviting, they’ll be much more likely to want to see the inside.
- Make plans for pets during showings.
Whether you decide to take pets during appointments, board the animals, or secure them in kennels, make consistent arrangements so that the pets aren’t a distraction. Plans should be communicated to any agents who show the property so that everyone knows what to expect.
- De-clutter.
Go ahead and pack away extra items, especially those that are displayed and in closets. The home will look neater and more spacious for pictures and showings, and you will have a head start on packing when moving time comes.
- Have a strategy for morning departures.
The morning rush can be stressful with a home on the market when everyone is trying to get out the door and leave the home presentable for showings. The best approach is to divide and conquer. Assigning one person to empty trash cans, another to clean kitchen countertops, and another to straighten the home, etc., spreads the labor and ensures that every task gets completed.
- Put the moving wheels in motion.
While you may not know the exact moving date, you can do some of the legwork to select a moving company and start the packing process. Interview movers, get estimates, gather moving supplies, and talk about general timeframes to know what to expect. Taking these steps now will save time and stress later, especially if there will be a short escrow. At Century 21 Scott Myers we have our concierge service to help you with this!
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