May 4, 2009

Putting Your Home Up For Sale? DON'T DO THESE THINGS

When you put your home up for sale it becomes a product, it is no longer a reflection of you. Try to become emotionally detached as much as you can. Chances are, there will need to be some transformations of your home that you have made your own before it will sell.


Here are some things that you should NOT DO when selling your home:



Don't take it personally. As soon as you decide to make the commitment to sell your home, yoour home becomes a product to sell, one that you want to sell fast and for top dollar. Don't take buyers' remarks personally. Instead, think of it as free advice on how to make your product live up to its highest potential.

Don't do major renovations on your own without consulting a professional home stager or Realtor. Finishes and fixtures that you see as beautiful may not suit every buyer's tastes. It is best to limit the amount of time and investment you make on renovations to the essentials — replace old flooring, tackle small repairs, paint, change outdated fixtures. Save your renovation energy and dollars for your new home.

Don't assume the house will sell itself. The real estate market is a major game and you have competition. Make your home the most appealing product on the block. Declutter, clean, do small repairs, repaint and, in general, make it as new as possible. It should feel fresh and welcoming to the buyers.
Don't go buy all new furniture. In most homes the furniture is too large and there's too much of it. Instead of replacing the pieces, it's a good idea to consider rearranging or even removing some of them. Don't run out and purchase all new furniture. Chances are the furniture you have is not the reason your space is not selling. You may just have too much of it in one area. Or perhaps it needs to be cleaned or just neutralized.

Don't be afraid to ask for help. Call in a professional stager, whether they just spend a few hours giving you some helpful tips or they come in to completely redecorate your entire space. It is money well spent and will eventually end up back in your pocket when you sell your home for top dollar.

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