Last updated on October 17, 2024
The real estate market in 2025 is poised to have more inventory and more buyers than we have seen recently. If you plan to sell your home in the new year, now is the time to move forward by checking off these important to-dos.
Request a pre-inspection
Costing only $200-500 depending on the size of your home, a prior inspection should be your first stop in terms of preparing your home to sell.
Getting ahead of the game and scheduling a pre-inspection well before putting your home on the market has many advantages; On the one hand, you will know the condition of your house in advance and will have the opportunity to make repairs. Doing the pre-inspection process ahead of time will also give you peace of mind and allow your listing to stand out, which will put buyers’ minds at ease.
Schedule a physical exam at home
If you are thinking about selling in the near future, a physical examination of the home is necessary. During a home physical exam, you will undergo a real estate market analysis, which will give you an estimate of the value of your home and what you can expect to see in the real estate market in your area over the next 6 to 12 months.
Your real estate agent will also discuss home repairs and improvements that can increase the value of your home, giving you that extra boost to stand out from the competition.
Clean up the mess
The process of clearing clutter can be arduous, especially if you have lived in your home for many years. Get a head start by going room by room to clear clutter. While you don’t have to save everything, you should approach your home decor from a minimalist design perspective to get better results with buyers.
Did you know that storage space is one of the things buyers worry about most when purchasing a new home? Demonstrate your home’s storage capacity by arranging storage areas to leave at least 1/3 of the space open. Empty spaces in cabinets, closets and storage areas to give the illusion of ample space. Don’t forget about high-trash areas, such as the garage, attic, and bonus room, during this process.
While you’re at it, go ahead and start depersonalizing your space. Remember that future buyers will walk through your home trying to imagine what their life would be like in your space—the fewer family photos, the better.
Make minor repairs
Now is the time to work your way into a contractor’s schedule to address issues you’ve been putting off for a while or issues that were discovered during the pre-inspection. Skilled workers are often in high demand with a long backlog; Don’t be caught out by not having time to fix problems that would otherwise deter buyers.
Repaint in neutral colors
If the walls of your home are bathed in dark, muddy beige tones from the ’90s, it’s time to refresh your space to attract buyers and make your home look more move-in ready. Replace darker-toned beige walls with fresh beige colors like Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan or Sherwin Williams Neutral Ground. Fresh colors can also update your space, and you can try Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray or Sherwin Williams Oyster White.
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