Before you know it, the snow will melt and it will be time to get serious about getting your Park City home or condo ready for spring. Spring is a great time to prepare one of the biggest investments you have for the market, to achieve the highest price and fastest sale. The overall theme of this post is “You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression”. Here are 5 tips to get your Park City home ready for sale:

 

  1. Spruce up your doorway entrance. To make your home more inviting, paint and decorate the front door. Install a doormat, too, and some potted flowers. Your front door is the first thing people see when they visit your home—make it welcoming!
  2. Start decluttering. Clear out everything you don’t need. This is crucial, and it can be cathartic too! In Park City, there are plenty of non-profit organizations that will take your gently used clothing, furniture, and decor. There are also companies that will come to your home and pick up your discarded items and take them away. Start room by room and go through it twice. Clutter makes your home look smaller, unappealing, and makes real estate photos look like a giant fail.
  3. Take care of quick repairs. Since deferred maintenance sends the wrong message to buyers we recommend some quick fixes to get your house in shape to put it on the market. You can survey the house and handle smaller, easy tasks that will make a difference in adding value and impressing potential buyers. But if you need help connecting with local contractors or interior designers, we’ll be happy to make recommendations.
  4. Stage your home. Make your home tidy and clean before you put it on the market. Your home will be more appealing to buyers if it looks tidy, organized, and well-kept. Buyers may be put off by a dirty refrigerator or a stack of newspapers, magazines, and mail you haven't bothered to throw out. Many sellers choose a pre-inspection because it allows them to make repairs to the home – the same issues that the buyers would likely find,  and request to have repaired when they do their own inspection. This eliminates rushing around trying to fix everything right before an open house.
  5. Choose your realtor wisely. Hiring a real estate agent is the first step if you want to sell your home fast. The ideal person will know the market and have a sales record that proves they know how to sell. The agent will help you take gorgeous photos, write up an enticing listing description, schedule showings and host open houses, and market your property so it can be seen by thousands of potential buyers. A top-notch agent protects their clients, asks thought-provoking questions, and presents options during the consultation.

Looking to sell your home but not sure where to start? Don’t worry. I’m here for you. Contact me today at 435 640-0217 and I will arrange a time to discuss selling your home in Park City.