You’ve just decided to sell your home, what do you need to do to get it ready to list?

Well, many sellers don’t even do the basics, like removing excess clutter or giving the home a really good cleaning. A Calgary realtor or agent can help you determine what needs to be done to make your home fit to sell. They certainly are the experts in converting Calgary real estate properties while giving you the best advantage.

These top 5 issues will really make a buyer hate your home.

1. Odors – This is the number one turn off for potential buyers. If a buyer walks into your home and smells smoke, pets or strong cooking odors, they may just turn around and walk out the door; Putting your home at the bottom of their list.
2. Poor Lighting – Buyers wants to see what they’re potentially buying. If you don’t have lots of light throughout your home, buyers may feel it’s too dark and dingy.
3. Wallpaper and bright or unusual paint colors – You want to appeal to the masses; having your unique touches throughout the home can turn buyers off if the décor doesn’t work with their style and taste.
4. Science of poor maintenance – If you’ve been putting of finishing all those little jobs around the home, buyers will notice. When buyers are looking for a new home, they usually want a home that doesn’t require any upgrades or repairs. They may walk away or reduce their offer price if they feel they need to invest a lot of time and money fixing what you haven’t looked after.
5. Damp Basements – If buyers smell and feel that your basement is damp, they may think that there are potential foundation leaks and mold. This can definitely cause a buyer to walk away from purchasing your home.

Review the buyer’s report card for your home with your realtor and don’t let buyers walk out of your home hating it. Have them walking out with your home on top of their list. Before you list your home, make them fit to sell by calling Miki Somos, your Calgary realtor. Learn more and get tips on how to get the most out of your home sale in Live Central.