Home Prep Checklist for the Spring Selling Season

When selling a home, there is key prep work that can be done in order to attract a great offer. The spring season doesn’t just bring new blooms to the trees - it brings new buyers! Top agents know what sells homes and we have assembled this list of the things you can take care of to help make your home make a great impression and entice buyers.

1. Declutter, depersonalize, and deep clean

A home should be as to a blank slate as possible when selling homes so that potential buyers can look at the beautiful features without focusing on your stuff or any dirt and grime. A crowded closet or cabinet, cramped rooms full of furniture, and junk mail sitting on the counter can all detract from the home viewing experience. 

2. Pre-listing inspection

Home inspections are unavoidable in most cases and some mortgage lenders may require one. As a seller, having a pre-listing inspection will put you ahead of the game instead of waiting for the results of a buyer-requested home inspection. 

3. Addressing important repairs 

With the pre-listing inspection, you can address any important repairs that need to be made. By proactively taking care of repairs ahead of time, you may not have to negotiate with those items buyer later and can help to encourage more substantial offers overall.

4. Spruce up your curb appeal

Pressure wash the exterior of your home, spruce up the entryway, and patch up any cracked concrete or broken pavers. There are also a variety of curb appeal projects as the weather gets better! Some high ROI projects include basic yard care, laying mulch, landscaping upgrades like a walkway or flower beds, new exterior paint, or installing a new garage door.

5. Consider staging

Staging may seem like an unnecessary added expense, but it can make a huge difference. Although staging is cosmetic, a well-staged home helps buyers envision themselves living there. And if the home is empty, you can even consider virtual staging!

6. Window washing

Clean windows make your property look brighter and lighter! Hiring a professional window cleaner before listing your home for sale is a must. They have the right skills, experience, and equipment to give your windows the shine they need.

We are proud to be affiliated with Dickson Realty, the #1 real estate brokerage firm in Reno-Tahoe by REAL TRENDS. In addition to our own personal marketing, we capitalize on their strong corporate marketing reach. We have sold the majority of all luxury properties in Reno. As luxury real estate experts, we know that niche backwards and forwards.

Contact us for a complimentary home valuation and find out what your property is worth!