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What quick things can you do to get your home sale-ready?

Selling your home in Virginia may open the door to other, exciting opportunities. However, marketing your home will play a considerable role in how quickly you attract interested buyers.

Because you already have a lot of other things going on, quick improvements can go a long way in optimizing your resources. Here are some efficient ways to get your home sale-ready.

Outdoor appeal

How the outside of your home appears will make a substantial first impression on passers-by. Considering how many quick things you can do outside to improve your home’s curb appeal, picking even a couple of them can make a big difference. Some options to consider include the following:

  • Manicure your lawn
  • Replace dead or overgrown greenery
  • Swap your doormat
  • Pressure wash the exterior of your home
  • Replace burned out lights
  • Replace hardware including light fixtures and door handles

Indoor ambiance

The inside of your home is where potential buyers will envision themselves living. According to Zillow, you can facilitate their visions when you declutter and depersonalize the space. Remove family pictures and store personal items. Consider freshening up the paint and making sure every space has adequate lighting. You can also consider working with a professional to stage your home and boost its appeal even more.

Because there are a lot of legal steps in selling your home, you can benefit from working with an attorney. Having someone trustworthy handle the legalities of selling your property may give you more time to focus on improving its marketability. With your effort, you can make a difference in the way your home stacks up against other offerings in your area.

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