Selling a house can be stressful. Ideally, you want to get your house sold as quickly and for the highest price as possible. That way you will have the financial resources available to move to your new home and start living the next chapter of your life. While market conditions and economic factors in Toronto can play a large role in determining how long it takes for your home to get snapped up by an eager Buyer, there are some staging techniques you can use to show your home in the best light. Learn how to properly prepare your home for the real estate market so  it will appear, more spacious, and more appealing to potential buyers. Staging your home before Listing it is one of the most important things you can do in order to ensure a quick and successful sale.

Cleaning and Lawn Maintenance

House cleaning and exterior lawn maintenance are two basic but important aspects of home staging. First impressions, especially curb appeal, are what will draw interest. A clean and well-maintained home makes an excellent first impression and indicates to the potential Buyers that you are a responsible homeowner who has taken good care of your home. A yard that is not mowed and a messy, cluttered house make them wonder if you have been negligent about other home matters, such as necessary maintenance and repairs.  A little effort in this regard goes a long way.

Small Improvements Make Huge Difference

You do not have to spend a lot of money to prepare your home for re-sale. Prior to Listing your home, make sure all the small updates and touch-ups you’ve been meaning to do get done. Your goal here is to make your home look as good and ‘move-in ready’ as possible. Just repainting/refinishing your front door can make a dramatic difference and won’t cost a lot. Look around for other projects that will improve and or enhance the look of your home. Change bathroom fixtures if need be, for an instant bathroom update. Kitchens and bathrooms are what tend to sell houses.

Eliminate Clutter and Unnecessary Furniture

The more clutter in a room, the smaller it looks. You want your house to look comfortable and spacious when potential Buyers come through. The easiest way to make a room look larger is to reduce the amount of unnecessary belongings, in other words ‘de-personalize’ and ‘de-clutter’ the space. You’ll be moving anyway, so go ahead and label some ‘to take’ and ‘to give away’ boxes and give yourself a head start on your packing. It is also a good idea to remove any bulky unnecessary furniture. Having too much furniture can make a room look cramped and over-crowded.

Depersonalize the Space

You want potential Buyers to be able to see themselves living in your home. It’s hard for them to visualize themselves living in a house that is filled with pictures of someone else's family. Before you put your house on the market, pack away family pictures and mementoes. You don’t want visitors to be distracted by your personal belongings when they’re shopping for a new home.

For more information please contact Heidi Nelson

Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

Business: 416.441.2888 ext. 400, Toll free: 1.888.452.5537, Cell: 416-720.0356