A step-by-step guide to preparing your home for successful showings.

Are you selling your home but don’t know how to prepare for showings? Showings are a crucial step in the selling process that will help you maximize your profits. The last thing you want is to be unprepared when potential buyers start coming through, which is why I’m sharing three proven tips to help you prepare your home for showings:

1. Depersonalize and deep clean. Start by depersonalizing and deeply cleaning your home well before showings begin. First impressions are vital, and a neutral, clean home is more appealing to buyers. Remove personal items and clutter, and ensure every room is spotless. Your buyer should be able to envision themselves living in your space.

“By cleaning, decluttering, and strategically rearranging furniture, you get to help buyers envision the space as their own.””

2. Address deferred maintenance. Take care of any deferred maintenance items before listing your home. We all have those projects we’ve been putting off, but buyers will notice them. Completing these tasks will leave a good first impression on buyers.

3. Showcase your space effectively. To help buyers envision the space as their own, we highly suggest arranging your furniture in a way that highlights the functionality of each space. Buyers often struggle to visualize how they would use a room, so setting up your home to showcase its potential is important. Use furniture placement to demonstrate the best use of unique corners and areas.

If you’re thinking about selling your home and need help preparing it, reach out to us. We have a list of vetted vendors, contractors, and partners ready to assist with any deferred maintenance or staging needs. Just give us a call at (651) 998-9829. Let’s work together to get you the best possible price for your home. We look forward to working with you!