{"id":679,"date":"2022-10-12T16:43:45","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T16:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/?p=679"},"modified":"2022-10-12T16:43:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T16:43:47","slug":"how-to-prep-your-house-for-sale-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/12\/how-to-prep-your-house-for-sale-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prep Your House for Sale This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today\u2019s housing market<\/a> is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you\u2019re thinking about selling your house<\/a>, that may leave you wondering what you need to do differently as a result. The answer is simple. Taking the time upfront to prep your house<\/a> appropriately and create a solid plan can help bring in the greatest return on your investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few simple tips to make sure you maximize the sale of your house this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Price It Right<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the first things buyers will notice is the price of your house. That\u2019s because the price sends a message to home shoppers. Pricing your house too high to begin with could put you at a disadvantage by discouraging buyers from making an offer. On the flip side, pricing your house too low may make buyers worry there\u2019s some underlying issue or something wrong with the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your goal in pricing your house<\/a> is to gain the attention of prospective buyers and get them to make an offer. And with price growth and buyer demand<\/a> moderating, as well as a greater supply of homes<\/a> available for sale, pricing your home appropriately for where the market is today has become more important than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you know that perfect number? Pricing your house isn\u2019t a guessing game. It takes skill and expertise. Work with a trusted real estate advisor<\/a> to determine the current market value for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Keep It Clean<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It may sound simple but keeping your house clean is another key to making sure it gets the attention it deserves. As realtor.com<\/em> says in the Home Selling Checklist<\/em><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen selling your home, it\u2019s important to keep everything tidy for buyers<\/strong>, and you never know when a buyer is going to want to schedule a last-minute tour.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Before each buyer visits, assess your space and determine what needs your attention. Wash the dishes, make the beds, and put away any clutter. Doing these simple things can reduce potential distractions for buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more tips, check out this checklist<\/a> for preparing your house for sale. Ultimately an agent is your best resource for tailored advice, but this list can help get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Help Buyers Feel at Home<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it\u2019s important for buyers to see all the possible ways they can make your house their next home. An easy first step to create this blank canvas is removing personal items, like pictures, awards, and sentimental belongings. It\u2019s also a good idea to remove any excess furniture to help the rooms feel bigger and make sure there\u2019s ample space for touring buyers to stand and look at the layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re unsure what should be packed away and what can stay, consult your trusted real estate advisor. Spending the time on this step can pay off in the long run. As a recent article<\/a> from the National Association of Realtors<\/em> (NAR) explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c<\/em>Staging is the art of preparing a home to appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers in your market. The right arrangements can move you into a higher price-point and help buyers fall in love the moment they walk through the door<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Selling a house<\/a>\u00a0requires prep work and expertise. If you\u2019re looking to sell your house this season, let\u2019s connect so you have advice on how to get it ready to list, how to help it stand out in today\u2019s shifting market, and more. You can reach Mike by calling 360.201.5088 or emailing Mike@JohnsonTeamRealEstate.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Today\u2019s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you\u2019re thinking about selling your house, that may leave you wondering what you need to do differently as a result. The answer is simple. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately and create a solid plan can help bring in the greatest return […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":680,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-679","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-uncategorized","8":"entry"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/20221003-KCM-Share-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/20221003-KCM-Share-600x410.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"fawn","author_link":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/author\/fawn\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/679","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=679"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/679\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":681,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/679\/revisions\/681"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=679"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}