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Steps to Prepare Your House to Sell in the New Year

January 7, 2025  |  Community Info, DIY Tips, Steps to Prepare Your House to Sell in the New Year

It’s the start of the new year and many people are seriously exploring the option of buying one of the new homes in Metro Atlanta this year. For many, that also includes the need to sell their existing home. As you take down your holiday decorations, start looking at your home as a potential buyer might see it and take these steps to make your home as appealing as possible to those interested buyers.

It’s a good idea to go ahead and find a real estate agent who can help you sell your home. Your agent will look at your home, the neighborhood, and other factors that will help you arrive at a strong listing price. Importantly, the agent can also point out any issues that will stand out to buyers and can suggest repairs and updates that should be done to improve your chances of selling.

Leaky faucets, signs of past water damage, carpet that’s an eye sore – these are just some of the repairs and updates you may need to do. It’s hard spending money on a house you’re selling, but these investments can go a long way to getting you a much better price for your home. Otherwise, potential buyers may see these issues and feel like the home is more work than they want to take on right away.

Similarly, you want to make sure the exterior of your home is clean, in good repair, and that the yard is at least neat. Curb appeal matters, as it’s part of that first impression.

Once the bigger repairs and updates are done, go through your home and get rid of excess clutter. You’re going to be packing up soon, so get a head start by selling, tossing or recycling office paperwork, old clothes, old toys, and other items that may be taking up unnecessary space in closets and cabinets.

Finally, give your home a deep clean, from top to bottom. Do this right before you put it on the market and stay on top of daily cleaning so that your home is ready to go with minimal work when you get potential buyers asking to see your home. Scuffs on the walls, smudges on lightswitches and dirty windows need to be cleaned to make a good impression. If you have pets, you may also want to get carpeting steam cleaned, either by yourself or professionals.

With these steps taken care of, you’re a big step forward on the path to selling your existing home and moving into a brand new home. If you’re exploring the various homes in Metro Atlanta, contact us today to help you find your ideal new home.

This post was written by Piedmont Residential.