With the holiday season upon us, finding time to prepare your apartment for sale can be challenging.
Thanksgiving is just behind us, so apartment buyers will be keen to walk through your property before the nation slows down for YuleTide, Hanukkah and New Year.
If you find yourself in this position,these tips will ensure prospective buyers see your apartment in the best possible light.
Be available
It’s essential to make your apartment available for a walkthrough at a convenient time for the buyer. Don’t waste opportunities by making it difficult to view your apartment.
Clutter bug
If you’re not the tidiest person, do not fret. You can declutter your apartment far faster than you probably believe. If you’ve been given only short notice of a walkthrough, use a laundry basket to gather items littering the living area and bedrooms.
Restrict access
Keep small pockets of your apartment unused to minimize the space you’ll have to tidy. The spare guest room, for example, is an excellent example of an area you can prepare and leave unused during your marketing campaign.
Stage it
Use cushions and throw-rugs to elevate the appearance of your apartment. It takes no time at all to do that.
Light it up
Pull back the curtains and let in as much light as possible. Ahead of time, make sure you don’t have any furniture that blocks windows.
Flick the switch
Turn on all the lights to enhance the natural light that enters your apartment. It’s a perfect idea during a dull winter’s day.
Stack it
Don’t leave dirty dishes, pots, and pans on the kitchen countertop. Either stack them in the dishwasher immediately after use, or wash them and put them away. Keep your countertop free of unnecessary gadgets and give it a quick wipe-down. Run an express cycle of the dishwasher even if it’s only half-full.
Empty the garbage
It’s never nice to see anyone’s garbage. Throwing out the trash will minimize the risk of unpleasant smells in the apartment.
Front door test
First impressions are so important when selling a property. So, enter your apartment and judge its impact on a buyer objectively. If you see a problem, then address it quickly.