Get a Better Sales Price With Less Time on Market

A little paint here and there, shampoo on the carpets, some spackle and voilà! Your house is ready to go on the Ann Arbor real estate market, right? Even if you’ve kept your home in mint condition over the years, a little extra thought in this home buyers market can mean more in your home sale price. It can also mean the difference between a week on the market and many months on the market.

Here are some projects to take care of before your home goes on the real estate market.

  • Deep clean and de-clutter your entire house. Grandma always said cleanliness is next to Godliness, but the bottom line is buyers want to move right in and not have to adorn rubber gloves and Hazmat masks to get the place clean enough to move into!
  • Clear overgrowth in the yard. This is especially important when considering the ugliness spring can bring, pick everything up to make it seem as neat as possible.
  • Clean windows! Clean windows bring in more sunshine and warmth to the perspective buyer especially on grey, early spring days.
  • Check out your roof! If a roof is in obvious need of help, such as leaks or visible damage, make necessary repairs. The snow is no longer covering it, perspective home buyers will check it out, so you should too.

By postponing roof, wood rot or other necessary repairs, a home seller can lose twice – first in a lower home sale price and later when a lender requires repairs at closing. A good realtor knows what to expect in a tight market and can take an objective look at your property, giving you the best opportunity to make improvements to get a better sale price on your home, and spend less time on the market.

If you have any questions about selling your Ann Arbor home, contact the The Wickland Group Realtors at Keller Williams Realty in Ann Arbor. Our 39 Day Home Real Estate Sale Guarantee Program is something to consider when selling your home; We make it our mission to make your home selling process as stress free as possible because… Your Move Matters To Us!

by Tammy Mayrend