How to Sell your Twin Cities home for more

While it might not sound appealing to spend money on your home right before you sell, it is not uncommon for essential improvements to more than pay for themselves. Minor fix-ups such as painting, resurfacing a cracked driveway, or replacing worn carpeting will attract more potential buyers, increase the selling price, and shorten the time it takes to sell your Minnesota home. Remember, the easier it is for buyers to see your house in move-in condition, the easier it is for them to choose it over other properties.

How to get your Twin Cities house ready for the market

-Tour your home; pretend you’re the buyer, and be critical

-Start outside and work inside, covering every inch

-Make a list of items that need attention

-Paint, carpet, and remove wallpaper

-Refinished hardwood floors

-Updated bathrooms and kitchen

-Yard, landscaping, and deck improvements

-Neutralize highly personal or unique decorating

-Create more space by using light colors and removing some furniture

Buyers usually decide within two minutes whether or not your house appeals to them. The first impression is often the lasting one. My job as your listing agent is to do everything possible to create an excellent first impression so that buyers can see the actual value of your home.

More ideas of what to do to prepare your home to sell

Clean and trim yard hedges and garden

Clean sidewalks and driveway

Open shades and curtains

Lights! Lights! Lights!

Confine pets

Turn off radio and T.V. or set to easy listening on low volume

Put away everyday clutter, clear your kitchen countertop!

Lay rugs properly for safety reasons

Make beds and straighten closets

Clean kitchen until it sparkles, empty dishwasher, and wash dishtowels

Make sure stairways are adequately lighted and free of clutter

Clean windows

Clean fireplace

Clean laundry area, garage, and work areas

Clean furnace and water heater

Make certain all locks are in working order

Repair faucets, switches, doorknobs, and handrails