SELLING YOUR HOME
Before you put your home on the market, it’s very beneficial to take the time to spruce it up a bit. A fresh coat of paint will set off your rooms in a big way. Consider renting a storage unit to free up space and declutter your home. All that empty, uncluttered space will allow potential buyers’ imaginations to soar! Home staging is another valuable suggestion for sellers to consider.
Staging creates the warm, fuzzy feelings that make sellers want to live there. Rearrange furniture to make rooms look larger and add some throw rugs and pillows to the mix for a cozy atmosphere. Also, there is something to be said for aromatherapy. Purchase some plugins with essential oils to place about your home.
The exterior of your home and adding curb appeal will make a difference. A neatly mowed yard free of debris will attract potential buyers. By taking the time to plant some flowers or adding some mulch or shrubs to your landscaping will welcome buyers to your home as soon as they pull in the driveway. It can boost the odds that your home will sell quickly. Small investments to your home can lead to a significant return.
Seller Documentation
Most of the documentation you will need to sell your home will more than likely be things that you have on hand. It will just be a matter of locating them. How easy that is will depend totally on your filing technique. We know that can mean digging through every drawer in your home. But, you know it’s there somewhere. Right?
Also, we will note here that homes built before 1978, require that you include a copy of a lead-based paint disclosure. Your realtor can assist you with this one. Your buyers must sign a document to acknowledge they have received the lead-based paint disclosure.
If you need to remain in your home for some time after the sale, you can have a rider drawn up to meet your specific requirements. A rider is an addendum to the standard sales contract. Your realtor will be familiar with this process and, again, will be glad to assist you.
Likewise, your buyer could request a rider be drawn up to include any specific requirements that they want to have met before purchasing the property. It could consist of something like your agreeing to make certain repairs to the property.
By having all your documentation in place, the sale of your home should be a reasonably straightforward process.
