Distinguishing your home from the competition can secure top dollar when selling. Creating an aura of value and originality will make it all the more desirable in Maui County, where buyers want exactly that. We use a four-step approach to achieving the highest return on your home sale:
1. Expert Staging Advice - Our experts can advise on what needs improvement to make your home show ready and its best. Studies show staged homes typically sell within 30 days and can bring in up to 15% more than unstaged homes. (Staging is an option that can be recommended in certain circumstances.)
2. Upgrade Advice - We will recommend any potential upgrades that could help drive the market value of your home as high as possible. We'll also help you secure the best possible deals on any necessary repairs. Note that upgrades are not always necessary to get the best outcome. Our focus is always on the items that will bring the most return at the end of the sales process.
3. Professional Pre-Inspection - A pre-inspection can reveal any potential issues with your home before it goes on the market, potentially saving you up to 35% in repairs.
4. High-Quality Photos - In most cases, the first showing of your home will be online, so the photos must capture its best features. We can ensure the home gets maximum attention and showings by using wide-angle lenses, proper lighting, and image-enhancing tools like Adobe Photoshop.
Several tasks can make the difference when preparing your home for sale:
We've identified and personally worked with the best tradespeople in Maui County, so we can easily arrange any necessary repairs or provide you with a list of them to contact and consider. You can expect to see up to 15% more when closing the deal by taking the extra steps to stand out.
Making a lasting first impression is usually done through a single opportunity, and that is why it is so important that we work together to ensure the impression left is positive. To ensure this, several steps need to be taken. Firstly, planning is key - go through each room and review the house from a buyer’s perspective, looking for any potential repairs or replacements. Hire a contractor to handle any major projects and have a professional home inspection to double-check for any necessary repairs. Additionally, a yard sale should be held to eliminate anything unnecessary in the home.
Second, cleanliness, decluttering, and depersonalization are also very important in making sure a good impression is left. This includes thoroughly cleaning the entire home, steam cleaning carpets and drapes, removing dust bunnies, painting the walls with neutral colors, removing oversized furniture and excess items, organizing room closets, and removing any family photos, collections, or medications.
Maximizing curb appeal is the third step to ensuring a lasting first impression. This means painting the home’s exterior, checking front doors and welcome mats, power washing the windows and siding, repairing any cracks in the driveway and sidewalks, as well as making sure the lawn is mowed, watered, and fertilized and any toys or equipment lying in the yard is removed.
Additionally, when it comes to kitchens and bathrooms, the floors should be mopped and waxed/polished, any outdated hardware should be replaced, fixtures should be cleaned and organized, and the cabinets and drawers should be neat and tidy. Also, when appealing to the senses, baking cookies or burning scented candles can create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. All TVs should be turned off, and all windows should be opened to let in natural light and fresh air. Valuable items should also be stored securely.
The last step in making a good impression is to show off the home’s best features, such as removing rugs to show off the hardwood floors or pulling back the drapes to showcase the nice views. When selling a house, it is important to ensure it is priced right and looks better than the competition. People will pay a premium for “the best” real estate property on the market, but only if they can move their belongings into the home and emotionally connect with it. Therefore, staging has become a popular tool to gain an edge over the competition. Lastly, all necessary repairs and maintenance must be taken care of, and having a checklist is a great way to make sure nothing is missed.
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