If you aren’t ready to list your home before the end of 2024, perhaps you’re thinking of selling in the new year. If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now is the time to start working on clean out, repairs and updates.
As you are pulling out the holiday decorations from the attic and crawl space, take time to clean out those items you wouldn’t want to move into a new home. Think like a buyer; would you want to see the space that’s available in each room? Home buyers want to see that there is room to grow in their new home, so opening crawl spaces, closets and attics that are filled to the brim can be a seen negatively.
According to Realtor.com, “47% of homeowners are taking longer than a month to get their house ready to sell.”
This is another reason why it’s beneficial to start now. If you wait until the new year to start preparing your home, you’ll likely miss the peak time before spring to list and sell your home.
You may be wondering what to focus on when it comes to repairs and updates. Here are the most common seller improvements according to Keeping Current Matters:
Paint the interior of the home (46%)
Improve the bathroom (42%)
Improve the kitchen (38%)
Landscape the yard (35%)
Replace or repair carpet or flooring (28%)
Paint the exterior of the home (28%)
New appliances (26%)
Replace or repair the roof (22%)
Redecorate house or specific rooms (20%)
New furnishings (19%)
Other (4%)
However, none of this may be necessary in your home. We always suggest to have us come to your home before considering any updates or repairs. A comprehensive home valuation looks at your home, as it currently is and other home sales in the neighborhood to determine your home’s value. When we visit, we will be able to recommend any improvements that need to be completed before listing.
Bankrate said, “A good real estate agent will know what local buyers expect and can help you decide what needs doing and what doesn’t.”
We will explain:
Small wins that’ll have a big impact
What buyers are looking for in our area
Projects that are worth your time and money
How to highlight any updates you make in your home
If your goal is to sell your house next year, connect with us NOW so you know what to work on in the near future.
