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Is Your Home Prepared For The Spring Real Estate Market? Once a seller prepares themselves and their family for the spring real estate market, it’s now time to make sure their home is prepared. It’s very important that when selling a home, whether it’s during the spring or not, that a seller understands how to prepare a home for the real estate market. Below are many of the interior, exterior, and general tasks that should be completed prior to selling a home during the spr...ing real estate market. Interior Tasks To Complete When Preparing A Home For The Spring Real Estate Market Below are some of the most important interior tasks to complete when preparing a home for sale. Many of the tasks below are low cost home sale preparation tips and in many cases, cost nothing except for time and effort. Clean windows Clean light bulbs and replace, if necessary Wash and polish flooring Vacuum and steam clean any carpeting Dust all surfaces Organize all closets and storage areas Declutter Repaint/Neutralize rooms, if necessary Deep clean appliances

If you're a prospective home seller, here are three things you can do now to get ready for a spring sale. Start packing It may sound crazy to start packing months in advance of your move, but since you'll eventually need to do this anyway, you might as well get organized now. We're not suggesting you pack up your kitchen and eat off paper plates, but you can sort through your storage closets, attic, basement or garage to determine what you want to keep, what to give away and ...what to sell. Boxing up items will make your space look larger and neater when it's time to show your home. You can also get an idea of whether you need to rent a storage facility while your home is on the market. Clear away the clutter If you visit model homes or open houses of homes that have been staged, you'll never see a stack of unread magazines, children's artwork loosely hanging on the refrigerator, or a cluster of unpaid bills on a table. While everyone has clutter, buyers want to see a fantasy version of your house, in which they can envision living. Once your home is on the market you'll need to keep it as neat as possible. One way to make that easier is to reduce the amount of clutter you have on your shelves and surfaces. Put away items that are regularly on your kitchen sink and pack away the family photos that gather dust. Improve your home While you don't necessarily want to do a major, expensive renovation project before you sell, you can make minor repairs and improvements that will make your home look fresher to buyers. Try things such as replacing the caulk and grout in your bathroom, updating old or rusted ceiling fans and light fixtures, and changing switch plates, doorknobs and other hardware for a clean and neat appearance. Consider painting your front door and trim even if your rooms don't need new paint.

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