Little Things can Make a Difference When Selling Your Las Vegas Home

Before putting your Las Vegas house on the market, make it stand out among the others for sale in your area. Buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a home that has been well cared for because if what they can see is maintained, what they can't see has probably also been maintained. The little things can count big to make your house more salable.

Start at the curb, up the walk, through the inside of the house, and out the back door. Treat this walkthrough as if you have never seen this property before. Notice anything that would stand out negatively to a potential buyer. Be honest and objective. You may even employ the help of a friend who will be honest.

Starting at the curb, notice the homes curb appeal. Keep a neatly trimmed lawn, clip any overgrown shrubs or trees and add color. Keep the sidewalk free from debris, leaves and dirt. As you walk up to the front door, make sure it has a fresh coat of paint on it and a nice “Welcome” mat at the door.

As you walk through the interior of the house, make sure the kitchen and all bathrooms are light, fresh, and clean and smell good! Clean off countertops in both the kitchen and bathrooms to give the allusion of more space and to allow potential buyers to imagine their own things in the home. Check all leaky faucets before showing off the home.

At open house time, it would be wise to bake some cookies to help lure buyers.

Burned-out light bulbs should be replaced. Curtains and blinds should be open to allow as much natural light as possible. If weather permits, open windows for fresh air also.

As you walk from room to room, look for smudges, holes or dents in doors and walls. Notice baseboards, cracked windows or stained walls and ceilings. These issues will certainly be noticed by a potential buyer and need to be resolved before anyone looks at the home.

A fresh coat of paint on the walls, after any repairs, will make the walls stand out and give the rooms a fresh clean feeling. At this point, it would be wise to look to any caulking that can be easily replaced such as at windows, doors and other entries.

Take one more walk through the house looking down at the flooring. Any worn or stained areas of the carpet should be cleaned or replaced. Area rugs are great also - not to hide potential problems but to keep your flooring clean with all the traffic coming through your home. Clean dirty tile grout and repair any large chips in the tile or grout as needed.

As you step out the back door, make sure the backyard is neatly trimmed and as well cared for as the front. If you have a patio, make sure to set out a couple of chairs to make the backyard inviting. Make sure any bricks, concrete, or decking are securely in place.

Caring for your home while you own it will definitely pay off when it’s time for resale. Showing potential buyers that you loved the house and took time to properly maintain it will make them feel like they are purchasing a great house that is worth taking care of.

After taking a complete and objective walk through your home, call me. I am Yonas Woldu. I'm ready, willing, and able to help you sell your Vegas home for as much money and in as little time as possible by expert marketing! And, when you're ready to purchase your next home, we are your local Las Vegas and Henderson real estate experts. For the personalized attention you want with selling or buying property in Las Vegas, Green Valley, or other areas of Clark County, contact me today. And be sure to visit my Vegas Real Property website - I am dedicated to helping you in any way possible.