Springtime On Salt Spring Island

Spring is here and a time for new life, new ideas & spring cleaning! If you are considering a move there are several tips to prepare your home and property for the sale.

Here are some General Tips:

1/ Imagine you are the Buyer

2/ "Curb appeal" - be sure to clean up any areas that will detract from the appealing first glance.

3/ De-Clutter ouside and all inside areas of the home, including closets and cupboards.

4/ De-personalize - box up photographs and family heirlooms so as not to distract the Buyer. They need to visualize their belongings and their life in your home.

5/ Do Minor Repairs - fix cracks in drywall, counters, leaky faucets, patch holes in walls, and touch up paint if required. Paint should be neutral colours.

6/ Be sure the house is sparkling clean inside and out, and remove any unpleasant odours.

7/ For the showings: turn on all lights, open the window coverings, put on some soft music. Fresh baked bread is always a nice touch! Be sure the house is warm and cosy if being shown during cooler temperatures, and cool and airy on hot days.

Once you have your home in selling condition you will need to come up with a list price. Coming up with a realistic and competitve price is the key to success. I would suggest that you may have an appraisal done by a Licensed Appraiser and a Market Evaluation prepared by a Licensed Realtor.

For a FREE MARKET EVALUATION for your home and property contact Fiona Walls today!