That’s why ensuring your home is in as “move in” condition as

possible is so advantageous. It will help sell your home faster and,

often, for a better price.

So what does “move in” condition mean? It means that there are no

repairs or maintenance issues that need to be addressed immediately.

Buyers can be discouraged by seemingly minor issues, such as a l

oose closet shelf or a lightly dripping shower head. So it’s important to

get those little repairs done before showing your home.

Buyers will also likely want to know the age of your furnace, water

heater and other appliances, in order to anticipate when they will

need to be repaired or replaced. If you have transferrable warranties

for any of these items, be sure to let buyers know.

A fresh coat of paint is one of the best investments you can make in

preparing your home for sale. More than any other repair or

renovation, a coat of paint can make just about any room look

almost new and move-in ready.

Buyers are sometimes worried about having to purchase new

window coverings. If your window coverings will stay with the home,

make that clear to buyers too.

Generally, the more you can do to make your home seem ready to

move in, the better.

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How To Sell Your Home Super Fast

If you put your home on the market, chances are you want it to sell quickly. However, there are certain circumstances in which sellers don’t just want their home to sell quickly, they actually need it to sell super fast. This may be due to a sudden relocation, the purchase of a new home with a tight closing date, or any number of other reasons.

Obviously, this can be a stressful situation. However, there are some practical things you can do to help your home sell super fast:

• Find out the current market value of your property. This will guide you in your decision on the listing price.
• Be reasonable about the listing price. You can sell quickly and still get a good price for your home. But, realistically, you won’t be able to hold out in the hopes of getting an “above market value” offer.
• Be as flexible and accommodating as possible when it comes to scheduling viewings and open houses. If you’re going to restrict buyers to seeing your home on Saturdays from 3 to 5, then you’re going to reduce your chances of a quick sale.
• Clean and declutter your home. This is the fastest way to dramatically improve how it shows.
• Tend to the outside of your property. Cut the grass. Trim the hedges. Fix the creaking back gate. Do everything you can to increase your property’s curb appeal.
• Apply fresh paint wherever possible. Painting is the quickest and least expensive “renovation” you can do. It can significantly improve the look of any area of your home.
• Spread the news that your home is on the market and that you’re looking for a quick sale. Tell your friends, neighbours and co-workers.