Top 5 Tips For Selling Your Home Quickly!
Selling your home is a big deal! Whether you’re upgrading, downsizing, or relocating, getting the best return on your investment requires more than just sticking a “For Sale” sign in the yard. I’ve sold 5 homes to date, and each has gone under contract within the first week! Here are five essential tips to help you attract the right buyers—and seal the deal quickly.
1. Staging Is Everything
Think of staging as your home’s first impression. Buyers aren’t just looking at your square footage—they’re imagining their life in your space. Declutter, depersonalize, and arrange furniture to show off each room’s best features. You don’t need to go overboard with designer furniture, but a clean, neutral, and well-lit environment can make your space feel larger, more inviting, and move-in ready. Start packing and storing boxes for things you don’t use, clear closets, remove extras! You really want to have a clean palette so your buyer can see themselves there! Make sure the house is CLEAN and sparkly for its future owner.
2. You Like Your Dogs, But No One Else Does
We get it—your pets are family. But to potential buyers, pet odors, fur, and chewed-up baseboards are red flags. During showings or open houses, remove all evidence of pets: crates, food bowls, toys, and especially any lingering smells. If possible, take your pets with you or have them stay with a friend during showings.
Remember, buyers want to focus on your beautiful home, not wonder how hard it will be to clean it.
3. Price It Right
The right price is everything. Overpricing your home can scare off serious buyers and make it sit on the market too long, while underpricing might mean leaving money on the table. Work with a real estate agent who knows the local market and can help you set a competitive, realistic price based on recent comparable sales.
A good rule of thumb: The first two weeks on the market are crucial—make them count with smart pricing.
4. Spark Their Imagination
Buyers walk into your home trying to picture THEIR life there—Sunday mornings in the breakfast nook, holiday dinners in the dining room, or cozy evenings by the fireplace. Your job is to help them see that vision. Use soft lighting, warm textures, and minimal decor to create an atmosphere that feels both aspirational and attainable.
If your home has a quirky layout or a bonus room, don’t leave buyers guessing. Stage it as an office, a workout room, or a guest suite—something that shows its potential.
5. Pay for a Pre Inspection & Make Repairs
Lastly, simplify the path to “sold.” Fix small repairs ahead of time (think squeaky doors, leaky faucets, chipped paint). Provide a pre-inspection report if possible. Be flexible with showings, and respond quickly to inquiries. The easier and more transparent the process, the more confident buyers will feel in making an offer. Make it easy for them to say yes!
Final Thoughts
Selling a home can be daunting. There are so many scenarios and emotions that come into play. BUT, if you do the work ahead of time, the actual SELLING of the home doesn’t have to be stressful!
