Selling Your Home
Ana Posadas
Top Producing Agent Simi Valley - Real Estate in Simi Valley CA
Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front.
There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.
Repair - Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the radiators doesn’t mean a buyer will too. If you have hardwood floors that need refinishing, be sure to get it done—hardwood is a huge selling point. Buyers like to snoop around, so be sure to fix any sticky doors or drawers as well. Finally, don’t forget to address any issues with the exterior—fences, shingles, sidewalks, etc. After all, without curb appeal, some buyers may never get to see the inside.
Neutralize - You want buyers to see themselves in your home. If your living room has lime green shag, wood-paneled walls, and all your collectibles and personal photographs, this will be much harder for them to do. Try replacing any bold color choices in your floors and walls with something more neutral—beiges, tans, and whites. Repainting and reflooring will make everything look fresh and new, and help prospective buyers imagine all the possibilities.
Stage - Once your house is clean and updated, it’s time to play dress up. Home stagers can add small details and décor touches that will bring out the possibilities in the various spaces in your home: lamps, mirrors, throw rugs and pillows, flowers, decorative soaps and towels, patio furniture. Home staging can be particularly useful if your home is especially old or if the exterior looks dated. Think of it as a little mascara and rouge—if it’s done right, you notice the beauty, not the makeup.
Know what makes your house unique - What sets your house apart from other luxury properties? Maybe it has a gorgeous home theater for private screenings or sports courts (indoors or outdoors) that lend themselves to hosting games with friends and family. Pinpointing those unique features can help us more effectively find and target interested buyers.
Think beyond your home - Think about your community and neighborhood. What local restaurants, attractions, businesses and amenities do you love? What might buyers be drawn to? If there’s a view that could cause envy, make a note of that, too. Then, we can talk through each of these alluring elements together to craft a persuasive listing for the right buyer.
Use multimedia to your advantage - Basic listing photos are no longer enough. In today’s luxury real estate market, you should have interior videos, exterior drone footage and 3D walk-throughs in addition to professionally staged photos. You may even want a dedicated website for your property. We can discuss how to market your property to highlight its best features.
Are you considering selling your home soon? Reach out for expert guidance today.
Ana Posadas | Evolve Ventura County Realtor | Simi Valley CA
