The home has absolutely nothing inside. Every buyer who walks in is going to quickly realise that, and while you’ve probably read every blog available on decluttering, what you may not understand is that a vacant home can be just as tough to sell as a cluttered one. Whether you’re trying to move your home on and off the market after a divorce, you’re selling your home after you’ve already located a new one, or you’re trying to sell an elderly family member’s property after they’ve gone to a care home, it’s important to understand that vacant houses present an interesting problem. These tips can help you sell your vacant property much faster.
1. Maintain the Curb Appeal
The home may not have any furniture inside it, but curb appeal remains an important factor. It can’t look abandoned from the outside. Make sure you hire a lawn care service to handle the routine trimming necessary, and you may want to make a few updates to the outside to help make it look like a home that has been well cared for over time.
2. Clean and Paint
If a home is vacant, a buyer is far more likely to notice the scratches and scuffs on the wall as well as the damaged flooring in spots and dirty carpeting. Before you even list your home with online estate agents like Doorsteps, hire a carpet cleaning company to do a thorough job on the flooring. Hire a painting team to give the walls a quick, neutral facelift as well.
3. Set the Thermostat
Ensure your heat remains on in the home the entire time it is on the market. The last thing you want is a buyer who walks into the home to view it and is freezing cold the entire time. You may even want to install a smart thermostat. It’s not only a great selling point, but you can control it from your mobile, too, to help turn up the heat before a buyer comes in.
Vacant homes can be harder to sell, but we’ll help you sell your house quickly. Contact us today for more helpful tips.
