4 Things to Do Before Listing Your Toronto Home

Barry Cohen

Four Tips to Help Your Home Thrive on the Market

There are many reasons to list a home: you’ve been offered a new job, you want to be closer to family, or maybe it’s just time for a change. Whatever the reason, selling a home takes much more work than simply planting a “for sale” sign in the front yard. If you take the time to do a few key things before putting your home on the market, you have the chance to greatly increase your home’s value and sell it more quickly. Here are four tried-and-true suggestions:
 

1. Hire a Real Estate Agent

As tempting as it sounds to try and sell your home yourself and pocket the money you would otherwise spend on an agent, most of the time, that’s not the best way to go about things. It’s better to hire an experienced agent who knows the market and can make sure you get the best possible outcome, especially if you’re in the market for Toronto Luxury Real Estate.
 

2. Work on Curb Appeal

One of the most important things to consider when listing your home is how it looks from the outside. You only get one chance at a first impression, and you want potential buyers to have a good one. You could have the most beautiful interior in Toronto, but if it lacks curb appeal, it’s probably not going to draw anyone inside. By performing some relatively easy fixes, you can greatly improve the selling value of your home.
 

3. Repaint to a Neutral Color

Although the bright yellow in your bathroom might be your favorite color, it could be off-putting to a potential buyer. It’s best to go with neutral colors when trying to sell, as there is little chance of a buyer disliking it. Another tip: lighter colors tend to allow buyers to more easily envision their own plans for the area.
 

4. Depersonalize Your Space

One of the most important things to do when selling your home is to allow potential buyers to see themselves in the space. This is almost impossible to do if all of your personal things (such as photographs or keepsakes) are scattered throughout the house. Hiring a professional home stager is one way to make the process easier.
 
Interested in selling your piece of Toronto luxury real estate? Contact us today. It would be our pleasure to guide you through the process.

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