If you’re planning to sell your home in Midland this summer, there are three things you can do right now to get ready for the sale.

3 Things You Can Do NOW to Sell Your Home This Summer

If you are like most people, you know that selling a home requires quite a bit of work. Some of that work happens long before you even list your home for sale. In fact, if you intend to sell your home this summer, there are three things you can do right now to start getting ready:

  1. Make all necessary repairs
  2. Pull up carpet
  3. Upgrade your fixtures

Here’s a closer look at each.

#1. Make All Necessary Repairs

before you sell your home, provided that you want to get the highest possible price, you need to make all necessary repairs. That includes major repairs, such as roof issues or problems with the systems in your home, as well as minor issues, such as a dripping faucet or a flickering or burned-out light bulb.

By making these repairs now, you’re spreading out your expenses; you’re also heading off potential issues you may encounter when a buyer makes an offer and sends out a home inspector. That’s because issues that come up on a home inspector’s report typically turn into negotiation points for prospective buyers. Often, buyers will ask sellers to make repairs, offer credits toward future repairs, or come down on the asking price.

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#2. Pull Up Carpet

If your home has carpet in it, now is the perfect time to start pulling it up and replacing it with more appealing flooring. Buyers today don’t want carpet in their homes, so it’s in your best interest to modernize with hardwoods, laminate, tile or just about any other flooring material. If you’re not sure what type of flooring to choose, it’s a good idea to talk to your real estate agent. Your agent can let you know what buyers are looking for, what’s trending, and what’s actually selling on today’s market.

If you can’t afford to upgrade your flooring right now, bear in mind that buyers may ask you to include a credit so they can do it themselves. Alternatively, they may ask you to come down on the sales price so they can hire a flooring contractor.

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#3. Upgrade Your Fixtures

If the fixtures in your home have seen better days, or if they simply look outdated, now is the time to replace them. That goes for light fixtures, fans, cabinet handles and drawer pulls, and faucets. Most of these are DIY projects, so head to your favorite home improvement store to see what types of fixtures are available within your budget. You may be surprised at how simple it is to upgrade and update your home’s fixtures.

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