Edmonton Home Sellers who don’t take the time to properly prepare their home for sale are throwing money down the drain. Appearances do matter, and it’s often the small things that make the biggest difference.

Before you even put your home on the Edmonton MLS system, you should give it a good spring cleaning. Clean everything, make small repairs, and get rid of all clutter. You’re moving anyway — pack the things you don’t use very often and put them in storage.

Home buyers react to what they see, hear, feel and smell, and small things like broken doorknobs make them uneasy: if these simple repairs haven’t been completed, what larger issues might be lurking? Have your Edmonton Realtor point out the quick fixes that can make a big difference, and consider putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls. Scrub, scour, declare war on dust, repair squeaks, replace light switches that don’t work.

Also be aware of any odors you may have gotten used to: it’s helpful to bring in a friend or Realtor for a “smell check”. Odd smells like traces of food, pet doors, or cigarette smoke can kill a deal quickly.

Remember: you’re not just competing with other resale homes, but with brand new ones as well!

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