Home Prep Tips
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME TO SELL
To sell your Los Angeles property quickly, and for the highest possible price, it is important that your home presents well for your photo session, private showings, and opening houses. You can do quite a bit to increase the curb appeal of your home and create a lasting impact with potential buyers. We have included some suggestions below to help you prepare your LA home for a quick sell and for top dollar.
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Prepare your L.A. home
Below are some suggestions on how to prepare your home for a quick sell.
General Tips
Organize & de-clutter all areas
Repair leaky toilets and faucets
Remove food, toiletries & small appliances
Check/replace light bulbs
Replace loose caulking and grout
Wash all windows and window sills
Secure jewelry, cash & other valuables
Sell or give away unwanted items
Change A/C filter and clean air vents
Replace/Repair floor coverings
Provide easy access for inspections
Increase floor space as much as possible
Utilize scented oils or air fresheners
Pick up toys, trash, papers, etc.
Remove extra furniture & worn rugs
Tidy storage & work areas
Clean out & organize closets
Interior Tips
Verify all appliances are working
Deep clean floors and baseboards
Organize cabinets and counter space
Clean sinks, fixtures, showers & tiles
Dust all surfaces and ceiling fans
Wax/refinish hard wood floors
Vacuum and deep clean carpets
Clean the fireplace
Clean blinds & wash curtains
Add fresh paint in light/neutral colors
Clean all windows & mirrors
Shine/Polish/Dust any brass, silver, or crystal
Repair loose knobs & cracked molding
Repair squeaky/sticky doors & drawers
Hang artwork & stage all living areas
Stage tables, desks, & dressers
Exterior Tips
Mow the lawn & trim the shrubs
Remove broken outdoor furniture
Sweep walkways and driveway
Check/repair door bell & exterior lights
Add colorful plants and flowers
Replace broken doors, windows & screens
Repair broken gutters, eaves & shutters
Touch up any exterior paint
Clean/repair patio and deck area
Weed, mulch & edge garden/flower beds
Keep all walkways and stairways clear
Repair/replace broken screen doors
Clean any oily concrete surfaces
Pressure wash the exterior of the home
Clean pool and hide cleaning equipment
Stack woodpiles neatly
Paint your front door and mailbox
FINAL THOUGHTS ON PREPARING YOUR LA HOME
Decluttering your home is one of the most important step in preparing your property. Walk through your home and put away anything you don’t use on a daily basis. Only keep out the items you really need. Paint each room with a light neutral color and thoroughly clean carpets, curtains, and windows. Walk the exterior of your property. Store your garbage cans and lawn equipment in the garage. Make sure that shrubs, hedges and flower beds look nice. Consider adding some extra paint to the front door and the trim to make a great first impression with potential buyers.
Fewer pieces of furniture make your living spaces appear larger. Try to remove furniture and keep objects on your furniture to a minimum. Also, look at your walls and see if you can reduce the number of pictures and paintings. It’s important to remove personal items as much as possible. Photos, souvenirs, and collectibles should be put in storage. This also makes it easier for buyers to imagine themselves living in the house. You want your home to feel warm and inviting, but you don’t want to overdo it with too many personal and decorative objects. Remember, less is more.
Another option you may want to consider is having your home professionally staged. According to a study by the National Association of Realtors, nearly 83% of buyer’s agents said that staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize the property as their future home, and nearly 25% of the buyer’s agents said that home staging increased the purchase amount offered between one and five percent, compared to similar un-staged homes.
