As with any significant change in life, preparation is the key to success as well as a smooth transition. Selling your home in Liberty Hill, Leander, or the Greater Austin area is no different. The real estate market tends to move quickly in Central Texas, which is even more reason to take time to prepare before you list your house for sale.
Even if you’ve sold a home before, having a checklist of items that need to be done before marketing your house for sale can be very helpful. Below you will find essential information to ensure that not only is your home ready but that you are ready as well.
Prepare and Maintain the Exterior
- Refresh your landscaping for excellent curb appeal and maintain it by trimming and cutting regularly.
- Weed
- Lay fresh mulch
- Trim bushes and shrubs
- Plant fresh flowers
- Remove all yard, patio, and deck clutter.
- Clean out gutters and ensure downspouts are firmly attached.
- Sweep and power wash siding, sidewalks, patios, and decks.
- Paint or stain key areas such as the front door, deck, or wood fences.
- Ensure all locks on exterior doors are operating smoothly.
- Wash all windows – interior and exterior.
Update and Prepare the Interior
- Remove clutter from all areas:
- Declutter countertops in every room
- Remove excess wall hangings
- Clean up piles on the floor
- Organize crowded areas such as the pantry, entryways, or closets and put as many small things into drawers and bins as possible.
- Paint any high traffic areas that show wear and tear.
- Shampoo carpets and hard surface floors.
- Replace carpeting that cannot be cleaned.
- Repair any leaky faucets.
- Tighten any squeaky hinges and handles.
- Replace worn hardware throughout the home.
- Replace burnt-out lightbulbs.
- Replace worn pillows or pillowcases and bed coverings.
- Add new decorative towels to bathrooms and kitchen.
Use this checklist of items to prepare your home for sale, and be sure to review it weekly. If you are considering selling a home in Liberty Hill, Leander, or the Greater Austin area, speak with your local REALTOR® about when the right time to list your home for sale could be. The Cummings Team® has the experience and local knowledge that can help you navigate the current real estate market. Do not hesitate to call us with any questions or concerns you have in buying or selling real estate. Contact us here or call 512-619-3186. We can always be reached by email as well: [email protected].