Getting your house on the market can be challenging. You’ll need to take a patient yet thorough approach to ensure you get the result you need. We recommend planning and preparing well in advance before listing your home and working closely with an experienced El Paso real estate agent.

An agent will use their expertise to guide you through the process and help you navigate the sometimes daunting task of selling your home. Here we’ll cover all of the ways you will need to prepare for listing your home and why hiring a real estate agent can make the entire process easier.

If you want to list your El Paso home for sale but aren’t quite sure where to start, contact us or call (915) 275-4220 to learn how the experts at Limelight Real Estate Firm can help.

Tips to Help You Prepare Your Home

The first step in preparing your house for sale is to determine its market value. Although you can get a ballpark idea of its value by using online valuation tools, such as Zillow or Trulia, a real estate agent familiar with your area can provide invaluable insight into what your home is actually worth. 

The next step is ensuring that your home is in tip-top shape. This means making any necessary repairs and possibly updating some of its outdated features. You might also want to have a home inspection done to uncover issues that can surface during escrow.

First impressions are essential so you’ll also want to ensure your home has curb appeal. This means keeping the lawn mowed and watered, having all the windows clean, having fresh flowers in your flower beds and along the front walkway, and adding an outdoor lighting fixture or two.

Here are some tips from real estate agents to help you get your home ready to list:

• Clean it up. A dirty house is a turnoff for buyers. Before putting your house on the market, make sure it’s clean both inside and out. You might not have time to deep clean every room in your home, but try to tidy each area up to look its best.
• Stage it. Even if you’re not planning on fully staging your home, putting some extra effort into its decor will give potential buyers a glimpse into your home’s true potential. It can be as simple as placing plants and wall decor in each room or rearranging furniture so that the home has an improved flow.
• Declutter it. Clutter makes a room look messy and hard for buyers to envision themselves living in the home or makes the space look smaller than it actually is. Be sure to get rid of unnecessary items (like old toys or extra furniture) and organize the remaining items.

Work with Professionals

Be sure to make an appointment with an El Paso real estate agent who specializes in selling homes like yours. They will walk through the house with you and give valuable feedback as to what needs to be done before it goes on the market.

You should also hire a professional photographer to take quality pictures of your house from every angle, so potential buyers can see what it looks like. They can be placed online or you can print flyers that can be given to potential buyers. However, if you work with an experienced real estate agent, they will likely handle these tasks for you.

Connect With a Top Real Estate Agency

At Limelight Real Estate Firm, we go the extra mile to ensure that every one of our transactions is handled in the most professional manner possible. We can put your home at the top of the list by using a detailed and comprehensive marketing strategy. This means no matter what condition your house is in or how difficult it may seem to sell – there will always be a qualified real estate agent ready to assist you in any way possible!

We’re proud of our extensive portfolio of homes sold over the years and are confident we can help sell your home for top dollar.

To learn more about the home selling process or to begin selling your own home, contact our El Paso real estate agency or call (915) 275-4220 today!