3 Proven Ways To Prepare Your Home For Showings

If you’re considering selling your home this summer, the best way to attract more showings and offers is simple—invest the right amount of effort into the right things. By knowing what to do and addressing these promptly, you can maximize your return on investment. That’s why today, I will share three ways to prepare your home for showings: 

1. Hire a professional home stager. The reality of selling is that you won’t see buyers lined up outside your home after you list it on the market, which means you need all the help you can get to attract showings. One way to do this is by hiring a professional home stager. A stager will know the best colors, furniture arrangements, and decorations to ensure your property attracts the most buyers. 

2. Fix cosmetic damages. Take a thorough look around your home for any signs of wear and tear that can be easily fixed. A fresh coat of paint or refinishing a single room's floors are relatively easy to do yet affordable. Investing a small amount of time and money to fix these minor issues can significantly boost your home's appeal without breaking the bank. 

"Buying is an emotional decision for buyers that sellers influence through a clean, inviting, and well-staged home."

3. Deep clean. Ensure your home is spotless during showings. It should smell fresh with no pets running around and have light background music to create a welcoming atmosphere. Buying a home is an emotional process for buyers, so focus on engaging their senses with pleasant sights, smells, and sounds.

Remember, buying is an emotional decision for buyers, while selling is a logical process for sellers. As a seller, you should aim to evoke strong emotions in potential buyers through a clean, inviting, and well-staged home.

If you're planning to sell your home this year or next, it’s never too early to start preparing. For more tips on buying, selling, or investing, feel free to reach out to me at 312-818-2978. I look forward to helping you!