How to Sell Your Home Fast and For the Most Money

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY

It’s a seller’s market, but the key to selling your home fast and for the most money is in the details. Staging is a critical aspect of selling a home, that

often goes overlooked by the seller. If a potential buyer is looking at a home similar to yours that is stagged well, the likelihood they will pass on yours is high. Staging helps the buyer to visualize a better version of the property, and they may overlook some of the other issues that need upgrades.

According to the 2019 Profile of Home Staging, a report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 25% of buyers’ agents and 22% of sellers’ agents said that staging a home increases the offer price by between 1% and 5%, compared to other similar homes on the market that aren’t staged.1

Staging 101

Clean Homes are Critical
Clean the home of have a professional clean it from the floor to the ceiling. Make the appliances and the bathroom sparkle. Make sure the floors are clean and the countertops need to be well taken care of with either polish or cleaning solutions depending on the type of counters you have.

Be sure to pressure wash the outside and consider having the roof professionally cleaned. Remove any cobwebs or spiderwebs inside and out. Blow leaves off of the deck and driveway. A clean home lets the buyer know it’s been well taken care of over the years.

Declutter Everything
No one wants to see your mail strewn across the kitchen counter, or your messy workspace. Put everything away. Either use drawers to conceal items, or purchase storage containers to organize in the garage or in the closets.

Don’t leave toiletries out, put those away each time a potential buyer visits your home. A cluttered home looks unkempt and disorganized.

Furnishings
Even though, they are not buying your furnishings (most likely), these should be presented well. Beds should be decorated and up to date. Fresh new throw pillows and blankets can add an interior design feel, as do subdued paintings and artwork.

If you have outdated furniture or worn and torn furniture, replace them or get neutral toned covers for them. If your living area or bedrooms are overloaded with large furniture, consider removing a few pieces.

Replace or have dirty area rugs or carpets professionally cleaned.

Bringing in a few potted plants to add greenery and life to the home are also wonderful ways to make it feel clean, updated, and healthy.

Make it Neutral and Depersonalized
Depersonalizing your home may seem counterintuitive, but removing any personal pictures, family photos, etc., will allow the buyer to forget it’s your home and visualize themselves as the owners.

Most people like neutral paint colors as it helps them better visualize their own items in the home. Getting a fresh coat of paint on the walls and the trim can do wonders to brighten a home. If you have bright colors and don’t want to invest in painting, try to keep your furnishing simple and modern looking.

Hiring staggers is helpful, but so is browsing a few home magazines or looking online for ideas. Places like Home Goods, Target and TJ Maxx are great places to purchase home furnishings that are professional looking, but don’t break the bank.

Exterior
The outside of the home should have well-trimmed trees, hedges, and a freshly mowed lawn.

If your home needs paining, consider having it touched up. Also, adding potted plants and updating light fixtures is critical. The outside is the first thing buyers see when they pull up to you home and first impressions are lasting.

Tasha Osbourne, often advises and recommends staging techniques for her clients.

Real estate in Ocala is booming. If you’re interested in buying or selling, make sure to go with an agent that is trusted for their quality and performance levels. Tasha Osbourne is one of the top Sotheby’s Real Estate Agents in the area. Her clients speak highly of her hard work and dedication to buying and selling properties.

Call Tasha today at (352) 613-6613.

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA

MANAGING | LUXURY HOMES & EQUESTRIAN GROUP

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Serving Ocala & the Surrounding Area
603 E Fort King Street Ocala FL 34471
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Reference:
National Association of Realtors. “2019 Profile of Home Staging.” Accessed Nov. 18, 2020.