Five Tips for a Quick Home Sale

Five Tips for a Quick Home Sale in Des Moines, by Des Moines Real Estate Experts RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts is your resource for Des Moines Homes

Regardless of the current market situation, people continue to buy and sell homes in the Des Moines area.  Even in a difficult market, there are things you can do to increase your chance for a quick home sale, according to the real estate experts at RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts. In addition to selling your house quicker, many of these tips have been proven to increase the sale price.  Ultimately the increase in profit is more than the time and money spent on the projects.

1. Fix Deferred Maintenance
Deferred maintenance is a red flag for homebuyers.  A broken door knob to an infrequently used closet may not bother you, the seller, but a buyer thinks differently.  The buyer sees this deferred maintenance and wonders what else has not been maintained.  Perhaps larger, more important items are in need of repair.  A quick trip to the hardware store for a new door knob can erase this concern in a buyer’s mind and protect your asking price.  A professional real estate agent can go through your home and help you make a list of items to repair before putting your home on the market.  Some common fixes are replacing burnt out light bulbs and repair or replace dripping faucets.

2. Paint
Dingy walls and little dings and scratches can have a big impact on the bottom line.  A small amount of spackle and some paint will freshen up the interior of the home and invite buyers to make an offer.  The amount of time spent in painting will be worth the value added.

3. Eliminate Shabby Items
Replacing or eliminating shabby furniture and accessories is another way to improve the appearance of your home for buyers.  Wash or freshen-up curtains, carpets, and pillows.

4. Clean the House
Clean the entire house.  Preparing your home for a quick sale requires a little elbow grease.  A neat and clean house shows much better than a dirty home, according to [Profile.full_name].  One of the quickest ways to lose a potential buyer is with a messy home.  This is the time to really clean your home thoroughly.  Buyers scrutinize every nook and cranny.  Make sure the interior of the range is clean.  Clean behind the toilets.  Get the cob-webs off of the ceilings and doorways.

5. Edit Possessions
Finally, remember the saying, “less is more.”  Take down personal art and photographs.  De-clutter rooms and closets.  If necessary rent an off-property unit to store your items while the house is on the market.  Think of it not as a chore, but rather as getting a jump start on packing for your new home.

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