Whether your’re listing equestrian homes or a single-family residence, selling your home may seem like an emotional decision. The truth is, it’s essential to remove all emotions from this life-changing process and completely detach from your abode. Whether you’re working with a realtor or a listing agent, there are some basic steps you can take to help prepare the property for listing.
Every seller wants to get top dollar for their home and for the process to move along as quickly as possible. It’s understandable that homeowners have a hard time letting go of the family residences, condos or equestrian homes they’ve spent so much of their life in, but a critical part of the detachment process is to learn to think about the property as a commodity. Sellers need to be objective and consciously think of the property as an asset that must be liquidated.
The first step in preparing a property for sale is to de-personalize it as much as possible. You’ll want to start this process as soon as you make the decision to sell, especially if you’re working with a short sale Realtor. The more time you can avail yourself to do this, the smoother the transition will be.
Start by packing all the family photos, albums, keepsakes and heirlooms—you may want to rent a storage space so you can strip as much as possible from the walls, closets and rooms. If there are products in your bathroom that you don’t use all the time, pack them up and store them as well. By removing these types of items from the property, you make it easier for potential buyers to visualize themselves living there.
You’ll also want to make the decor as neutral as possible, since everyone’s taste is different. Think about the demographic your property appeals to and try to visualize what may turn those potential buyers off. Eliminating items that showcase your personal style will actually help you maximize the amount you may be able to get for your house.
De-personalizing is also instrumental for selling equestrian homes. Stables, barns and outbuildings should be neat and tidy and the entire property should be as clutter-free as possible.
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