Preparing and Pricing Your Denver Home for a Quick Sale
There are several things Denver home sellers can do to enhance their home for a quicker sale, such as cleaning every room and removing clutter so the house appears bigger and brighter. If your rooms are crowded, simply rent storage units and move some of the furniture out, creating a sleeker, spacious look.
Consider hiring a professional cleaning service every few weeks while the home is on the market, and remove items from kitchen counters, closets and attics. Repairing soiled or strongly colored walls with a neutral shade, such as off-white or beige will also enhance the home. Apply the same color scheme to carpets and flooring.
Check for and repair cracks, leaks and signs of dampness in the basement, in addition to cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint and tiles. Replace broken or cracked window panes, molding and other woodwork. Inspect and repair plumbing, heating, cooling and alarm systems. Repair dripping faucets and shower heads, and buy new towels for the bathroom for display when prospective buyers visit.
Spruce up the kitchen with new cabinet knobs, window treatments or a coat of neutral paint, and consider bringing in a professional “Stager” to set the scene throughout your Denver home. Several of The Kentwood Companies’ top agents are very experienced in staging a home for a quick, efficient sale.
Keep your lawn manicured, trim hedges, weed flower beds and prune trees regularly. Check the foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks and crumbling. Inspect doors and windows for peeling paint, clean and align gutters, and repair or replace loose or damaged roof shingles.
Keep walks neatly cleared of snow and ice in the winter, and add colorful annuals near your front entrance in the spring and summer. Keep your garage door closed and apply a fresh coat of paint to the front door.
When showing your home, open drapes and curtains before prospective buyers arrive. Turn on all the lights and keep pets out of the way temporarily. You can also play very soft background music, and plan on vacating during the showing period. Potential buyers may feel like intruders and hurry through your home if you are there.
The conscientious real estate professionals at The Kentwood Companies can also help you price your home for a quick, efficient sale. Our agents will provide a marketing strategy, a competitive market analysis and recommend an appropriate list price for the sale of your Denver real estate that is fair and reasonable based on current market conditions, the location, and comparables in the area. Kentwood’s broker associates will present and respond to all offers in a timely manner and negotiate the best price and terms possible, always keeping your specific needs in mind.
When you’re ready to sell your Denver real estate, contact one of our three strategically located offices and visit our award-winning website at www.DenverRealEstate.com. If Denver relocation is in your future, we have the best homes for sale in the business and one of the top relocation departments in the country.
