5 Simple Ways to Prep Your Home for Sale | Real Estate Tips

Thinking about selling your home? 🏡 In today’s market, presentation is EVERYTHING. Gone are the days of simply sticking a “For Sale” sign in the yard and waiting for multiple offers. To attract buyers and get top dollar, your home needs to shine like a 10 out of 10.

In this video, I’m sharing 5 essential things you should do before listing your home:
1️⃣ Declutter
2️⃣ Depersonalize
3️⃣ Fresh Paint
4️⃣ Stage Your Home
5️⃣ Small Repairs & Handyman Jobs
These simple but powerful steps can help your home sell faster and stand out from the competition. Whether you’re a first-time seller or you’ve sold before, these tips will make a huge difference.

0:00 - *5 Simple Ways to Get Your Home Ready to Sell* (BC Focus)
0:22 - *Tip 1: Decluttering* (Less is Always More for Showings)
0:38 - Kitchen Clutter: Maximizing Counter Space & Minimal Appliances
1:07 - Furniture Strategy: Maximizing Space by Removing Bulky Items
1:55 - *Tip 2: Depersonalize* (Helping Buyers Imagine Their Life Here)
2:17 - Swapping Family Photos for Neutral Decor
3:00 - *Tip 3: Paint* (Cost-Effective Update & Odor Elimination)
3:45 - The Best Neutral Paint Colors (Warm Whites & Soft Beige)
4:03 - *Tip 4: Staging* (Rearranging Furniture & Adding Fluff)
4:14 - Staging Consults: Maximizing Flow and Feel of the Space
4:35 - Pillow Contrast Trick for Sofas & Furniture
5:02 - Why Staging a *Vacant Condo* is a Game Changer
5:27 - *Tip 5: Small Handyman Jobs* (Fix Leaky Faucets & Dings)
5:34 - Lighting Tip: Matching Light Bulb Hues (Cool vs. Warm White)
6:13 - *Pre-Inspection Tip:* Why You Should Fix Before the Buyer Finds It
6:43 - *Recap: The 5-Step Turnkey Checklist*
6:50 - Stand Out in the Fraser Valley & South Delta Competition
7:22 - Selling Your Home in the *Fraser Valley/South Delta*

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