Must Do’s Before Listing A Home

It’s March! And that means that lots of homes are going up for sale and buyers have more inventory to choose from than any other time of year. Before listing your home here’s how to ensure that you will win over even the most discerning buyer.
Curb appeal matters! When potential buyers are browsing for homes on EveryHome.com (and any other site, for that matter), the first picture they see is the front of your home. First impressions are huge, here. Before listing your home, repainting your front door, adding some hanging baskets, flying a clean flag, adding a new welcome mat, and pressure washing your patio are just a few ideas to increase your homes appearance.

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A clean, neutral foyer at 1519 Conestoga Rd in Chester Springs, PA
Neutrality is key! Any upgrades you make should appeal to a wide variety of tastes. It’s impossible to know the preferences of a potential buyer, so consider neutral beiges (white is not a neutral, believe it or not) for any new paint or carpet. If you have any lime green or hot pink rooms in your house, you might want to consider repainting them before listing your home. An EveryHome agent would be happy to advise you how to get your house looking its best.
Kitchens and Bathrooms are considered the most expensive parts of the home to upgrade, but they’re also super important to buyers. While you’re likely to recoup a good amount of any investment you make here, we understand this probably isn’t your priority as you get your home ready to hit the market. Instead, consider repainting or polishing cabinets, replacing old fixtures, and keeping the table beautifully set–fresh flowers and all! It’s also worth in investing in a great new set of towels for the bathroom.

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A welcoming, clutter-free living area at 176 Durham Rd in Newtown PA

Declutter! This sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how many sellers don’t do this before listing a home—which means you can really stand out if you do! Decluttering allows the buyer to visualize their furniture and belongings in your home. Plus, it makes you look like you have a lot more space! Since this is pretty individualized, check with your EveryHome agent to see how you can best emphasize each room in your home.