Title: How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

 

When you decide to sell your home, timing is everything. A well-prepared property not only attracts more buyers but can also sell faster and for a higher price. To make the process easier, here’s a suggested timeline you can follow to get your home ready for the market.

8 Weeks Before Listing: Plan & Prepare

 

• Research local market trends and interview real estate
• Take a walk-through of your home and note repairs, updates, and decluttering
• Create a budget for

 

6 Weeks Before Listing: Declutter & Depersonalize

 

• Start removing personal items, excess furniture, and anything that distracts
• Begin packing items you won’t need until after your
• Consider renting a storage unit if

 

4 Weeks Before Listing: Deep Clean & Repair

 

• Schedule professional cleaning for carpets, windows, and major
• Repair leaky faucets, broken tiles, scuffed paint, or squeaky
• Touch up walls with neutral paint

 

2 Weeks Before Listing: Stage & Enhance Curb Appeal

 

• Arrange furniture to highlight space and
• Add fresh bedding, towels, and neutral décor
• Mow the lawn, trim shrubs, plant seasonal flowers, and power wash the

 

1 Week Before Listing: Final Touches

 

• Hire a professional
• Make sure lighting is bright and warm throughout the
• Remove any last clutter and give everything a final deep

 

Listing Week: Launch

 

• Your home goes live on the
• Be ready for showings and keep your home tidy at all

 

The Takeaway

 

By following this timeline, you’ll set yourself up for a smoother selling process and a stronger first impression with buyers. A little preparation goes a long way when it comes to getting top dollar for your home.