As we approach the holiday season, I am reminded that 2025 is just around the corner! If you have decided to list your home in the new year, now is the perfect time to begin preparing your home for showings, and ultimately, for a great selling experience.
Statistics show that it generally takes a homeowner over one month to make the changes necessary before listing their home on the market. With that in mind, the sooner you can get started, the more margin you allow for preparing your home, and you can save yourself some stress along the way!
I recommend paying attention to these three areas especially when preparing to list your home:
- Repairs. It seems that repair work is simply par for the course of homeownership. However, before listing your home on the market and opening it for walkthroughs, make sure to tackle your home’s most crucial repair needs. When it comes to selling your home, more money invested usually means a higher return in the long run. It increases the value of your home, meaning your home will be more appealing to potential buyers and you can list your property for a higher price. These repairs can range anywhere from replacing the roof or addressing a plumbing issue to adjusting the leaky faucet or oiling the creaky door.
- Decluttering. Not only does clearing out some of your personal items make your home seem more open, but it can also help a potential buyer picture themselves in your home more effortlessly. The goal is to use what you have to stage your home in a way that is as inviting, simple, and organized as possible. As the potential buyer scrolls through your listing online or walks through your home, they will be able to better visualize their life within its walls!
- Cosmetic upgrades. A few little tweaks can go a really long way when it comes to cosmetic changes. Changing out handles on your kitchen cabinets can update the look of your whole kitchen. Buying a fresh and crisp shower curtain can improve the bathroom’s appearance significantly. A new coat of paint on a well-used baseboard makes the whole room look polished and clean. You don’t have to break the budget on this one, but a few subtle changes can really help your space catch the attention of potential buyers.
It is a great idea to start brainstorming and prepping your home now, before the busyness of the holidays sets in. This will best position you to list your home on the market in the new year as the housing market warms up! As always, if you have any questions about your specific situation, or how best to prepare your home for selling in 2025, I would be delighted to chat with you! Here’s to the new doors that will be unlocked together in this coming year.
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