How to Make Your Home a Must-Buy

Posted On Tuesday, 15 February 2022 23:58

Every home seller hopes for a profitable sale and stress-free move when it comes time to sell their home, but an efficient home sale doesn’t have to be a pipe dream. 

It’s true that there are often a lot of factors that are outside your control when you sell your home, especially if you need to do it in a specific time frame. However, there are a lot of things that are within your control.

You can’t control your local market or what trends potential buyers might be looking for, but there are plenty of things you can do to make your house competitive and a must-buy on your street. Check out these tips for putting your home in the best position to attract multiple buyers.  

Hire the Right Agent

Working with the right real estate agent is essential to making your home a must-buy. A good agent will know the temperature of your local market, have advice for how to make your home as appealing as possible and will understand how to get your home in front of the right buyers.

That said, there are so many agents on the market that finding the right one can be challenging. Narrow down your search by finding an agent specialized in your specific neighbourhood or region of interest. If you’re selling your home in Whitby, it’s crucial to have Whitby real estate agents who have experience selling homes in your area. They’ll have local connections, know what other homes in the area are going for, and be able to gauge the best way to market your house to find the right buyer.

Proper Pricing

Pricing your home correctly will play a pivotal role in how quickly your home will sell. Many people are tempted to price their home above what it’s valued at, and oftentimes, homeowners’ emotional attachment to their home makes them overvalue it. Overpricing can also stem from the belief that setting the asking price too low is a risky approach.

Many real estate agents advise setting the asking price below market value to create a sense of urgency among buyers familiar with the market and can also increase the likelihood of getting multiple offers. When homes are overpriced, they can sit on the market too long, which can often make buyers suspect that there’s something wrong with it.

Make the Right Upgrades

It’s important to make upgrades and repairs to your home to prepare it for selling, but these should be strategic to ensure you don’t spend money you’re unlikely to make back. Quick fixes are a sure bet, including anything that appears run-down or broken. Paint the walls, fix your running toilet, and replace door and cabinet handles. 

It’s true that if your kitchen or bathroom is outdated, they may need some renovations. If there are renovations that you think will help your home sell, ask for advice from your agent. Some might get you a good return on investment or make your home more attractive, but others will just be money down the drain. Keep in mind some people are looking less for a move-in-ready home and more of a home where they see potential and can invest time into renovations to make it their own. 

Lighting

Ensuring proper lighting in your home might not seem too important, but it can do wonders. Now more than ever, buyers want good lighting in a home they’ll likely be spending a lot of time in. Not to mention, good lighting also has the added benefit of making your home seem larger. Ensure your windows are clean and spotless, keep curtains and blinds open, and take down heavy drapes. 

First Impressions Matter

The importance of curb appeal cannot be understated. In the world of online listings, a quick glance can be the only chance your home will get to make an impression on potential buyers. You want your home to make buyers want to take a second look, and a third and a fourth. It needs to stand out from the crowd of listings online and encourage buyers to come in to view your home in person.

Ensure your lawn and garden are well-maintained no matter the season you’re selling in, whether that means raking leaves, shovelling snow, or mowing the lawn. Keep your garden full of life with plants, and if it’s off-season or you don’t have a garden, set out some potted plants with bright colours. Make sure your mailbox, house numbers and doorknob are clean and in good condition or consider replacing them. Ensure you have good lighting for your porch and walkways for evening viewings.

With so much up in the air in the real estate market, it’s more important than ever to make the most of the factors that are within your control to make your home appealing to buyers. From hiring the best agent and pricing it correctly to investing in the right upgrades and boosting your curb appeal, these tips will help make your home desirable to potential buyers.

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