Preparing Your Home to Sell with rehava

Purchasing a home can be a very emotional decision and the very first impression is often the most important one. When preparing your home to sell you need to prepare yourself and family as well. Your dedicated rēhava ~ Agent is available to help coordinate your move all the way to closing.

Preparing yourself:

• Get all your required documents together before you put your home on the market.
• Once your property is listed it becomes a product, a commodity, and you need to focus on what a potential buyer would think.
• When a buyer expresses interest (directly or through an agent) you must be responsive to the buyer's needs.
• Potential buyers are busy too. Your property needs to be in "Show Condition" and ready to accommodate their schedules
• Don't take things personally. Not every buyer will like your home. It's not a reflection upon you, so don't take it personally.

Preparing your home:

• Get the home into top shape! Your home has to come across like a model home that the buyer would want to live in!
• Be sure to touch up paint or apply a fresh coat of paint if needed.
• Always stay with neutral colors.
• Clean up your landscaping. Curb appeal is super important, as it forms the first impression when a buyer walks up. Fresh mulch can make a world of difference, as can some inexpensive plants and flowers.
• Clear out your clutter and personal items.
• Stage your rooms. Visit builder model homes to get an idea of how rooms should be staged. For instance, if you have a formal dining room, put out a place setting, etc.
• Keep rooms light and bright. Remove heavy window curtains that make rooms look dark.
• Always have ALL lights turned on when you have a showing scheduled.
• Keep the AC set to a cool temperature of 76 to 78 degrees maximum. You want buyers to feel refreshed as they enter your home.