If you follow our helpful advice on getting your home ready to sell, you’ll have a better chance of making a sale.
Did you know that a prospective buyer makes up their mind within three seconds as to whether or not they are interested in the property? At that point, you need to hook potential buyers interest. Our goal at Engel & Völkers is to reduce the amount of time it takes to sell your home.
While we put in a lot of effort to increase the number of people interested in seeing your home and maybe making an offer, the success of the sale ultimately depends on how well the owner presents the property to the market. If you want to know how to get your house ready, read on:
Don’t let clutter accumulate on your property
Provide a positive first impression to potential customers by ensuring that:
✔️ Indoors: please sweep the floors, wash the windows, disinfect the toilets and sinks, put away the kids’ toys and any other clutter, make sure the rooms are neat and airy, etc.
✔️ Outdoors: Maintain a pristine pool area, pull weeds from the garden, and fold the laundry hanging outside.
Make spaces less personal
Put away all family photos, stuffed animals, clothing, etc. If you want to sell your home quickly, you need to make it feel fresh and new to the buyer.
Consider an inventory.
What furniture pieces are you taking with you, and are there any that you want to sell or include in the sale? To give your home a more up-to-date look and feel, you may wish to replace some antique pieces of furniture and decorative accents. It’s not necessary to spend a lot of money to make changes; simply adding or removing cushions or artwork can have a big impact.
Lighten up: let more sunlight in
Check the light bulbs to ensure they are producing adequate light and, if at all possible, that they are sufficiently bright. Keep blinds and drapes open to maximize natural light and the views outdoors during viewings and photography sessions.
Fix what needs fixing!
Make a list of any damage you find and any potential changes you can do, such as replacing any burned-out light bulbs, painting the rooms, adding some colorful plants, installing a welcome mat to put a smile on guests’ faces, etc.
Do you have pets?
We advise against bringing pets during the visit because we are unsure if the people there are animal lovers or, on the contrary, are terrified of them. So, you should avoid taking the chance.
With the help of these suggestions and a productive Engel & Völkers property consultant, your property will quickly transition from “LISTED” to “SOLD.”
Follow our recommendations and put your faith in the marketing skills and knowledge of our accomplished property consultants if you want to sell your Costa Blanca home as quickly as possible and for more money. Our extensive expertise has taught us how to locate your ideal buyer.
Why don’t you get in touch with us so we can start bringing in quality clients to your property right away? Here are our contact details:
✔️ Telephone: +34 966 93 72 56 | +34 965 50 81 81
✔️ Email: altea-calpe@engelvoelkers.com | moraira@engelvoelkers.com
✔️ Address: Carrer la Santamaría, 8, 03710 Calp, Alicante | Aveniguda de la Paz, 23, 03724 Moraira, Alicante