5 Things you can be doing now to help you sell your house later

Let's face it. While some days it sure feels like it, this shelter-in-place and coronavirus way of living is NOT going to last forever, I promise.
If you are looking for some things you can be doing to get your house ready to sell when this whole thing blows over, here's a few ideas:

1. Curb Appeal - Curb appeal is one of the most important things you can do when you are getting your house ready to sell. It is the first impression on a potential buyer - whether they are a drive-by or seeing the house in person for the first time. There are so many things you can do to increase the curb appeal of your home!

• Paint the front door. 
• Update your house numbers. 
• Change out your mailbox. 
• Pressure wash your driveway and walkway. 
• Add shutters! One of my clients who bought a house last year added the cutest homemade shutters to their house and it looks adorable!

2. Hardware or Lighting -  Check the hardware in your house - is it outdated or original to the house? There's so much that can be changed out - doorknobs, hinges, faucets, shower heads, and cabinet drawer pulls! When we moved into our house, we changed out all the doorknobs and hinges right away and it made a huge difference! It's such an easy change to do yourself and there are so many fun options to choose from now.

3. Declutter/Organize - Aren't these pictures of organized closets inspiring? I love organizing with baskets because it's SO easy to keep things clean! You don't necessarily have to keep everything "picked up", it just goes in the basket! I especially love the custom baskets with the name of what is written inside so it's easy to find things. There are so many ways to organize - like with the clear containers in the pantry or just neatly stacking towels and blankets. Start with de-cluttering and getting rid of items you don't use anymore and you will have extra space for organizing the items you do use!

 4. Landscaping - Spring is the perfect time to beautify your yard. There are so many easy landscaping projects you can do during this time to spruce up the exterior of your home. If you don't have a green thumb - check out this article by Sunset for landscaping with stone - there are some gorgeous ideas! Add a patio set for two or a potted plant for extra aesthetic!

5. Painting - Painting is an easy way to make a BIG difference to any space! Take advantage of your free time and paint anything - the exterior trim of your house, or an interior "accent" wall, or your front door! See this article for 28 inviting colors to paint your front door.


As always, I would love to hear your comments or questions!
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sarah@sarah-ratliff.com