What You Should Know About Selling Your Condo

By preparing your condo properly, you will save time selling it and get more for it when you do.

Remember that first impressions last. That first visual, high-impact impression of your condo will stick in the minds of your potential buyers. An attractive condo is one that looks and smells pleasing to the buyer. Simple improvements can be made that are inexpensive and well worth your effort.

Clean everything in sight
The first and most important thing you should do when putting your condo on the market is to make sure everything is clean. Scrub walls, floors, tiles, even the ceiling. Clean cupboards, cabinets, light fixtures, light switches, everything – including the laundry room and closets.

Cut clutter
Next, be sure you declutter your condo. Nothing turns off a prospective buyer faster than a cluttered condo. Remove personal items such as photos, collectibles, books, magazines and extra furniture. Help your potential buyers imagine themselves living there.

Pack away extra clothing to free up space in your closets. Believe it or not, closet space is an important consideration to buyers. If necessary rent a storage space for the personal items you want to keep and sell or donate the rest.

Fresh paint is inexpensive and has a positive effect
Fresh paint appears to make things look cleaner and brighter. It can make the room look larger by using light, neutral colours. It’s an inexpensive way to add value to your condo.

Replace worn carpeting
New carpeting is a great way to add appeal to a condo. It makes the home more attractive and removes odors that have clung to the old carpet. New carpet should be a light, neutral colour to “open up” the space. If nothing else, have your current carpet professional cleaned.

Minor repairs, major appeal
By fixing little things like leaky faucets, slow drains and loose doorknobs, you’re saying to your buyers, “We’ve cared for our condo.” Little improvements mean a lot.

Making your condo as attractive as possible sends a positive signal to prospective buyers that your condo has been lovingly cared for which, in turn, makes it more appealing. This garners a higher price and a quicker sale.