Preparing a Home for Sale

At Legends Realty in Danville CA one of the first things we will do before putting a home on the market is prepare the home for sale. We want to show the home off in its best light to maximize the earning potential. We will tour the home with the eye of a buyer – what works, what doesn’t work. We often employ a professional stager who does this for a living.  They often add art, furniture, flowers ec. to enhance the home.  Cathy Lee at C.L Design Services has done a bangup job for our team.

Curb Appeal Does the home have curb appeal? Can we give it a little more pizzazz to draw the buyer in? Would a bit of touch-up paint add dollars to the sale? What about the garden? Is the lawn in order and neatly edged? Are trees and bushes neatly pruned? Are flowers in bloom? If not, it may be time for a garden upgrade. Adding colorful annuals to the front garden will make a big difference. Remember, creating curb appeal will add dollars to your home’s final selling price. Welcome Home As we walk in the door of the home, we will ask myself, “Will this home say, ‘Welcome home’ to a buyer?” Looking through the eyes of a buyer, we will recommend changes that will enhance sales appeal. We’ll help you eliminate anything that gives the appearance of clutter. Countertops should be free and clear. Knickknacks, souvenirs, family photos, refrigerator artwork – it’s gone. We need to “de-personalize” the home so buyers can imagine it as their home. Closets and cupboards should appear large and roomy. It’s time to make a donation to a local charity or store belongings at a friend’s or family member’s home. Reviewing the home room-by-room, we will make recommendations that impact the sale. we’ll point out the pieces of furniture that should be removed, rooms that need new paint, carpet that needs to be changed, fixtures that need polishing, windows that need cleaning, and any other improvement that can easily be made to promote the sale. Setting the Stage Before the first buyer walks in the door, we’ll show you how to set the stage. We want to engage the buyer’s senses. Lighting is critical. We’ll draw back curtains, open blinds, change light bulbs and add lighting where needed to welcome the buyer. We’ll enhance the ambiance with music playing lightly in the background and insure a pleasing aroma emanates from every room.