5 Steps To Do BEFORE Listing Your Home

The real estate market here in central Kentucky is BOOMING! Inventory is extremely low, giving homeowners the upper hand. While this may prove frustrating and difficult to new/future homebuyers, one has to remember that tables WILL turn in due time. Homeowners need to act quickly if wanting to make the most out of their investment. The real estate market is constantly in limbo... Let's get your home listed while the market is hot!

Here are 5 steps Chris and I believe must be taken prior to listing your home:

D E C L U T T E R

Piled clothes, cluttered countertops and messy living rooms work as deterrents to homebuyers. You always want your home to be "showing ready" while on the market. One will never know how quickly showings will be scheduled, so it's best to always be prepared! Simplify. Clear your kitchen counters, remove unnecessary knick-knacks and SELL your home.

D E P E R S O N A L I Z E

Chris and I always encourage homeowners to remove personal photographs from the home prior to listing. Not only does this improve your home's overall presentation, it is also a safety precaution. While most buyers agents are familiar with their client, some agents may be showing a stranger for the first time. You want to protect yourself and your family at all costs!

D E E P  C L E A N

Homeowners never want to list their home without a thorough deep cleaning. Sweeping floors, cleaning carpets and wiping down countertops are all to be expected. It's the window trim, window blinds, baseboards, vents and ceiling fans that most sellers forget about! Homebuyers can always rate a seller's cleanliness by the look of their baseboards. Sellers, be sure to have your home squeaky clean when ready to list!

R E P A I R

You know that condensate line routed into your crawlspace? Or that missing shingle from your roof? It's time to get those fixed before listing your home. To get the most out of your investment, one needs to be proactive with home repair/maintenance. Buyers want to know the home they're buying has been well maintained and well taken care of. As a seller, you can help with this! By keeping up with your home's maintenance as needed, buyers will feel more secure writing a contract on your home. 

R E S E A R C H

Once steps 1-4 have been completed, it's time for you to do some research on your own. Where will you be going when your home sells? Do you have another place lined up? How much do you need out of your investment? All of these questions (& many more) should be answered prior to signing the exclusive right to sell contract. As mentioned above, the real estate market is incredibly hot. Homeowners need to be prepared for their property to move quickly; make plans and move accordingly.

If you or someone you know is looking to sell, follow these 5 easy steps for a stress-free listing appointment! Selling your home is an exciting time, but it can also be nerve-wrecking. Call Chris and I to see how we could help alleviate your stress!

Caroline