If you’re planning to list your home in the spring, now’s the time to start preparing. The spring market is the hottest, busiest, most competitive real estate season of the year. You want your home and property to look their absolute best.

How do you get your home ready to list?

Ask that question now, not two weeks before you go on the market. Here’s a handy checklist to get you started:

• Does the exterior need painting?

• Are there structural repairs that need to be made?

• Any leaking pipes or broken window panes?

• What about plaster cracks or missing bath tiles?

• Any evidence of mold or mildew?

• Are the yard and garage free of debris?

• Any closets or shelves need de-cluttering?

• Any rooms need fresh paint?

Getting ready to list can be overwhelming

Knowing where to focus your time, attention, and resources is imperative. We can help you create a list of changes and enhancements that make a difference in the sell-ability of your home—and we’re familiar with those that don’t. No point in wasting time and money on items better left for your buyer.

To stage or not to stage

Most real estate experts agree that staging can benefit every home on the market, from an entry-level condo to a luxury residence. Staging helps the prospective buyer to visualize their furnishings in your home and not feel like they’re invading your personal space. Stay tuned for more on staging. We’re covering the topic in greater detail in next month’s newsletter.

In the meantime, give us a call if you plan to put your house on the market. We’d love to talk through the changes and repairs that will generate the most benefit when you list next spring—or anytime in 2020.