Carry out repairs
If you have funds for designer repairs, the purchase of household appliances and furniture, it is better to carry out renovations yourself. By doing this, you can add up to half the market value of housing to the price tag. At the same time, you should not pay much attention to trifles - most likely, the buyer will change vases, paintings, etc. Even if there are no such finances, the first thing to do before selling an apartment is to carry out repairs in the hallway, kitchen and bathroom. It is in these rooms that the shortcomings are most conspicuous. Remember that if you do not have enough skills to do it yourself, it is better to trust professionals - this will work out better, take less time and effort. Check communications (electricity, water and gas supply) - it is important that they are in good order.
Leave the optimal amount of furniture
A cluttered dwelling looks unpresentable, and completely freed from furniture will seem visually smaller. Therefore, leave the optimal set in the apartment: a wardrobe, a bed, a table and chairs, if the items are in good condition. You can also update wood furniture by applying paint and varnish to the surface.
Rid the apartment of personal items
Preparing an apartment for sale (or another definition, home staging) includes the depersonalization of housing - this is an important stage. Take personal small items, religious or medical items out of the apartment - they will prevent a potential investor from presenting the property to their own and create a negative mood.
Add light
A bright room will cause more pleasant emotions for the buyer. Therefore, it is better to screw in an additional light bulb or replace existing ones with more powerful ones. Also, before the show, wash the outside and inside the windows, open the curtains.
Vacate the property
While viewing the property, ask the household to leave the apartment - otherwise potential investors may feel uncomfortable. Also, not everyone likes pets. But the smells of coffee and pastries, on the contrary, provide pleasant sensations.
Prepare the needed documents
If the buyer likes the apartment and wants to buy it, in order not to delay the process, prepare the necessary documentation in advance. You will need a passport and an identification code - if there are several owners, then their documents along with a power of attorney. It is also necessary to prepare papers confirming the right of ownership, a registration certificate for a property object, certificates of the absence of debts for a communal apartment, the number of registered persons in housing and a document on housing appraisal. Thus, the preparation for the sale of an apartment includes several stages. Make repairs (at least cosmetic), get rid of unnecessary furniture and personal trifles, make your home clean and bright. Also, do not forget to prepare documentation for the transaction. At the time of the show, the living space must be free. Transaction support by GEOLN experts is your confidence that the sale and purchase will go smoothly.
Real estate experts shared tips on what to do to prepare an apartment for sale. Use these recommendations to sell your property quickly.
