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Don't wait for the arrival of warmer weather to start gearing up for a spring sale if you're considering selling your home. The key is to invest thoughtful time and effort into preparing your home for maximum value. By taking strategic steps during the colder season, you can ensure that your property is in prime condition for a seamless and profitable sale when the spring market arrives.
Here are just a few examples of things that you can do to get started on preparing your home:
Walk your property thoroughly and note any maintenance issues that need to be attended to
Decide which items to stow or sell in order to declutter your home
Determine if there are any improvements you should or need to make for your home to look appealing to buyers
Have a realtor come in early in the process to find out what your home will sell for and to get an opinion on how to best get your house ready for the sale
Look into your financial options so you will know what price home you can afford
Clarify the home you would like to move to: including the style of home, price point and neighbourhood
Connect with any professionals you may need, such as contractors or other tradespeople
Preparing your home for a spring sale during the winter months requires strategic planning and attention to detail. Embrace the unique opportunities that winter presents to showcase your home in the best possible light, ensuring that it stands out in the competitive spring real estate market.
Have questions about where to get started? It’s never a bad idea to get a real estate agent into your home and lean on their expertise. A good agent will have gone through thousands of homes in his or her career and should be able to give you reliable advice on how to prepare your home. Happy house preparation!
