Top 7 New Year's Resolutions for Home Sellers

Top 7 New Year’s Resolutions for Home Sellers

With the start of the New Year, thoughts naturally turn to change. If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to sell your home, then making the right resolutions can help you sell your home quickly and for the best possible return.

Top 7 New Year’s Resolutions for Home Sellers

  1. MoveUpSpringCleaning–Timetodoyourspringcleaningnow.Declutter, depersonalize and make the home look roomier.

  2. StageYourHome–Whetheryouhiresomeoneordoityourself,thisisthetimeto rearrange your furniture to make your rooms look bigger and brighter.

  3. ThinkitThrough–Beforeyouspendmoneyonrenovationsandupgrades,think carefully and don’t overspend by guessing.

  4. TakeCareofNeglectedRepairs–Thisisagreattimetohireahandymanorbreakout the tool belt to take care of deferred maintenance and take care of minor repairs.

  5. InterviewRealEstateAgents–Hiringarealestateagentiscriticaltoyoursuccess.Take the time to interview a number of agents and choose the right one for your needs.

  6. CheckouttheCompetition–Goseehomeslistedforsaleinyourareaandadjustyour timing, staging and pricing based on the market.

  7. PrepareMentally–Sellingahomecanbestressful.Bepreparedforlowoffers,picky buyers, drop-by agents and odd terms. Prepare yourself now so you will take them in stride when you’re on the market.

Kimberly Towe