In my continuing series on “How to Get Top Dollar” I would like to talk about de-personalizing and editing your space.
As I mentioned in my last post in this series, making your home as appealing as possible to a wide array of people is the ultimate goal. One of the first things to understand is once you put your home on the market you must shift your thinking; now it’s time to approach your home as an object for sale– not as your home.
Start by de-personalizing your space. Remove the majority of personal photos and precious personal mementos. While these items are special and important to you, they don’t matter to those coming to view your home. People want to see your home – and the architectural elements that make your home special – not your family pictures.
Second, edit your space. Make your house clean, simple and easy to view by maximizing the space in each room. This means taking some time to sort through your belongings. You may end up donating things you no longer need or packing up items that are not needed until after you move.
As I mentioned in my last post in this series, making your home as appealing as possible to a wide array of people is the ultimate goal. One of the first things to understand is once you put your home on the market you must shift your thinking; now it’s time to approach your home as an object for sale– not as your home.
Start by de-personalizing your space. Remove the majority of personal photos and precious personal mementos. While these items are special and important to you, they don’t matter to those coming to view your home. People want to see your home – and the architectural elements that make your home special – not your family pictures.
Second, edit your space. Make your house clean, simple and easy to view by maximizing the space in each room. This means taking some time to sort through your belongings. You may end up donating things you no longer need or packing up items that are not needed until after you move.
You want your rooms to feel spacious, your closets to be organized and your home to feel welcoming. Making your home feel move in ready will help you get top dollar, as potential buyers won’t feel as though they will have additional expenses upon move-in.
If you’d like more information on getting top dollar I’m happy to chat or come by your home to give you some pointers. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
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