Selling Your Vacant Home
Putting your vacant home on the Market, tips and tricks
Selling a vacant home can be challenging. Empty homes lack character and warmth and can sometimes seem oddly eerie. So how do you make sure your vacant home sells? Here are a few tips that can make the process go by quicker all while keeping your home at a high selling price.
Sweat the small stuff. Once furniture is removed from a space even the slightest imperfections become apparent. Spend extra time fixing up any noticeable damages repainting and caulking getting new carpets pressure washing and fixing up anything in need of repair.
Air it out. It's amazing how quickly an empty house can begin smelling stale and musty. Before a showing throw open windows and doors to allow for fresh circulation and consider some mildly scented candles or air fresheners.
Amp curb appeal. Since the house may be lacking inside in terms of character make sure the exterior packs a punch. Not only should you clear clutter and debris from your yard keep grass neat and repair those broken fence posts but you should also consider planting new flowerbeds upgrading that tired front walk or even hiring a landscaper.
Consider staging. Even if you have moved all your furniture out you may want to consider hiring a staging company that offers furniture rental. These professionals can make an empty space into a scene of warmth and comfort. Potential buyers are not just looking for a roof over their head. They are looking for a place to start a new chapter in their life. You want to show them everything your property has to offer. Since vacant homes often sell for considerably less-typically 15-20 percent lower than the asking price-hiring a staging company is usually a solid investment.
Sweat the small stuff. Once furniture is removed from a space even the slightest imperfections become apparent. Spend extra time fixing up any noticeable damages repainting and caulking getting new carpets pressure washing and fixing up anything in need of repair.
Air it out. It's amazing how quickly an empty house can begin smelling stale and musty. Before a showing throw open windows and doors to allow for fresh circulation and consider some mildly scented candles or air fresheners.
Amp curb appeal. Since the house may be lacking inside in terms of character make sure the exterior packs a punch. Not only should you clear clutter and debris from your yard keep grass neat and repair those broken fence posts but you should also consider planting new flowerbeds upgrading that tired front walk or even hiring a landscaper.
Consider staging. Even if you have moved all your furniture out you may want to consider hiring a staging company that offers furniture rental. These professionals can make an empty space into a scene of warmth and comfort. Potential buyers are not just looking for a roof over their head. They are looking for a place to start a new chapter in their life. You want to show them everything your property has to offer. Since vacant homes often sell for considerably less-typically 15-20 percent lower than the asking price-hiring a staging company is usually a solid investment.
