You’re considering selling your home, but it might not be in the pristine condition it was when you first moved in—or maybe it never was, but it worked for you. Now, it’s time to make it work for someone else and attract buyers to seal the deal. Should you hire help to get your home market-ready? How do you decide what’s worth fixing and what’s not? Let me guide you through the answers.

Should you hire somebody to help you get your house ready to sell?

If you want to get the most money from the sale of your home, then the answer is yes, you should. 

Why Hire Someone to Help?

Hiring professionals to make necessary updates and repairs can significantly impact the final sale price of your home.

Can I Afford It?

There are contractors that will be willing to work with you to do the work now and waiting to get paid at the closing table.  They will typically charge more.  But if done correctly, the improvement should more than pay for themselves when you’re ready to sell.

What Should Y...

Closing day is an exciting time for both the person purchasing the home and the person selling the property. 

But as the person selling the home, you may have some questions on what to expect on closing day. Probably the most important of these questions is:

When will I receive the money from the sale?

Before we get there, let’s break down what closing day will be like for you, the seller.

Wallet, Keys, Checkbook: What You Need Before Arriving at Closing

• Photo ID and Secondary Identifying Documentation – So that the closing attorney can ensure you are who you say you are and have the authority to sell the property
• Keys, Garage Door Openers, Information to Device Credentials – So the new owner has access to the home and the systems within the homes such as smart devices
• Checkbook or Counter Checks – In case you need to make a payment.

Did that last bullet make you think, “Wait, why do I need a checkbook? I thought I was supposed to receive the money, not give it ...

"They" say spring is a great time to sell your house.  Historical data backs that up.

If you're thinking about selling this spring, it's time to start thinking about the things you need to do to get the house ready.  Here are some important tips:

1.  Reduce the Clutter 

If you're planning to move, go ahead and start packing up or getting rid of things you don't need.  Houses with lots of clutter don't show well in pictures.  Why is that important?  Because potential home buyers make a decision whether or not to see a home based on pictures they see online.  The more cluttered the house, the fewer people who'll decide to see the house.  The fewer people that go see a house, the longer it will take to sell and the lower the sales price will be.  (Need help getting rid of stuff?  Check this out.)

2.  Don't Make Changes to the House Before Getting the Advice of a Real Estate Professional

Before you invest time and money into changes to your house to get it ready to sell, make sure you...