Advice: How To Prepare Your Home For Sale


Washington D.C.: When it comes to preparing your home for sale, this Pre-Sale Home Improvement Contractor gives great advice on items you should never overlook. 

When selling your home, there are two factors your should consider before making any decisions. These are the “gold rules” for what renovation or repair contracts you should make.

1. Will this project add value to my home?
2. Will this project reduce the marketing time of my home?


Here are the 5 best home improvement projects to undergo when a homeseller is prepare to hit the market.

1. Paint: It updates rooms, neutralized odors, and can make your home brighter.
2. Clean: Get under furniture & appliances, behind the toilet, dust fixtures. These are hidden areas often overlooked and where odors might be hiding.
3. Declutter: Simple and well knows, a homeseller should declutter EVERYTHING (even storage rooms). Put items in storage (we like CubeSmart- but not an endorsement). Remember to also reduce pictures on walls, personal items, side tables.
4. Power Wash: Quick and easy, power wash all surfaces on the outside. It is a quick clean and has an impact.
5. Paint your front door, garden around your mailbox- literally curb appeal.

When selling your home, a homeowner should speak with a realtor to get a pulse on the local market. Generally we recommend you go with neutral tones throughout the home, pick one or two features to highlights that help you home stand out (great fireplace, large deck). 

With this formula, you will be well on your way to preparing your home for market. If your ave any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. 


A note about Home Seller Services Company, Settle Rite expanding. 

Settle Rite HomeSeller Services is now open in Virginia. Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, Fairfax, Chantilly, etc.



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