When the time comes to sell your home, it can be stressful and upsetting. Home sales are a maze of pricing, home inspections, legalese, loopholes and bureaucracy that are frustrating at the best of times. There are many things you have to consider, but if you take it step-by-step and follow some common best practices, you can reduce the issues you may encounter. Here are some good tips and tricks for getting your home ready for sale.

Heating and AC Units

You should have your heating and air conditioning unit serviced on a yearly basis. If you are ready to sell your Okotoks real estate, you should have it serviced before you put the home on the market. Potential buyers do not want to discover problems with the furnace or central air. If your AC and furnace are in good repair and clean, you will increase your chances of a fast sale on your home.

Have Paperwork

Any time you have work done on your home, save the paperwork. Keep it well organized in your filing cabinet. This way, when potential buyers come in and ask questions about the last time your roof was fixed or who did the work on your kitchen, you will have the information handy. Your buyer will not only be glad to have their answers, they will gain peace of mind in knowing you are so organized about home upkeep.

Consider Leaving Appliances

A common amenity for home buyers these days is to get the appliances with the home. This does not mean leaving your toaster oven and blender. Major appliances, though, like the refrigerator, stove, and washer/dryer are seen as a good benefit to include in your home sale. Including such items in the home sale encourages potential buyers to move on the purchase.

A Neutral Palate

Remove all of the kitsch and décor that are uniquely personal to your tastes. Paint your home in neutral colors. You cannot go wrong with white walls. When a new buyer walks into a home, they want to see a blank canvas. This helps them to imagine what the home could be when they apply their personal taste. Always remember, you are not trying to sell your home. You are selling their new home.

Trust Your Realtor

This is the single most important piece of advice anyone can give. Your realtor knows the market. If you are selling a luxury home, they know the difference in approach you have to take. They know how to stage your home for sale. They know how to navigate bureaucracy. They want to sell your home as badly as you do. In the end, they know their business.

Are you looking to sell or buy a new home in the Okotoks area? If so, drop us a line. We are here to help!