Simple ways to get your bathroom ready

Selling a home in an expeditious Sell home and bathroom prepmanner will largely be dependent upon how you prepare your home when selling. If you’re not too crazy about the idea of having to do some work before selling your home, then you need to settle upon the fact that you’ll sell your home for less money. It’s true. No need to sugar coat it otherwise. However, if you choose to utilize my Real Estate home selling tips to spiff up your bathroom(s), you’ll be pocketing more money.

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So what about the bathrooms.

Look at your Bathroom – what do you see?

Pretend for just a moment that you’re a prospective home Buyer. If you were out searching for a home to buy and came across a bathroom in a home, what would be some of the things that you would find appealing, even if it wasn’t all about upgrades? Read below and tell me if it hits home with you on how to get your bathroom ready when selling a home.

Stand at your bathroom doorway – what do you see? Where are your eyes drawn, either pleasantly or not so pleasantly. That unsightly draw is a clear sign of what you’ll need to address. The pleasant draw is a good thing…carry on.

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What is on top of your countertops?

See that toothbrush and toothpaste laying out? You’ll want to make sure you store that away in your bathroom cabinet. Your countertops need to be free of anything other than a decorative piece or two. Not sure what is decorative and looks good on your countertop, just ask me and I’ll make some recommendations in your bathroom. I’ve got a knack for interior design and decorating…yes, my skills expand beyond selling a home!

This recommended minimalism on your bathroom countertops is critically important, especially when you’re selling a home with bathrooms that are on the small side. You’ll want to make it appear that your bathrooms are as large as possible – cluttered tops display to prospective home Buyers that your bathrooms aren’t large enough for your bathroom storage.

Sell at the Right Time

There’s such a thing as the right time to sell a house. The best opportunity is when you have a seller’s market—a situation when there are more home buyers than available properties. This will give you more wiggle room when it comes to price negotiations. Sell your home in Tampa Florida

On the other hand, the least ideal time to sell a house is during winter months, if you’re in the North, and the holidays. People are usually busy celebrating, visiting loved ones, or simply spending time at home due to the cold weather. Severe conditions can also disrupt home visit schedules. Of course, this also means that there will be fewer sellers to compete against which can skew the odds in your favor. Depending on the buyer’s circumstances, you may be able to sell your home for a higher price during this period.

You should also take into consideration that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed whatever unspoken “rules” there were with regards to home buying and selling. Again, your Real Estate Agent or Broker can help you navigate these matters and give you advice so you can make the right decision.

Insure the Property

Insuring your home can increase a buyer’s confidence, since they’ll be protected in case there are any accidents while they’re viewing your home. Of course, it’s also standard practice to remove any hazards on the premises before showing your property to potential buyers. If you have a dog, no matter how friendly it is, it’s best to get it out of the house before any showings.

You should also coordinate with your Real Estate Agent or Broker about other important information. For example, if you have a cat, potential buyers with allergies should be informed. You should definitely clean up the place beforehand, but it’s still better to have everything laid out at the beginning so that there are no surprises.

Wrapping up Considerations

Finally, the best thing you can do as a first-time home seller is to prepare yourself not just financially, but also mentally and emotionally. This way, if anything goes wrong, you won’t be disappointed or too stressed.