Ready for a new custom Florida home from ICI Homes, but — whoopsie — need to sell your existing home first? We got you!

It’s prime spring selling season and the residential market is brightening for buyers and builders as interest rates and pricing stabilize, and new-construction inventory increases.

The truth is that any time is a great time to sell a well-prepared-and-priced existing home. So, read on for tips to sell your current home in today’s market.

Clean, clean, clean

Then clean some more. Grandma was right; there’s no such thing as too much clean when your current abode should shine for potential buyers and real estate agents.

Particularly when pets are present, busy households come and go, or your home hosts messy hobbies. Bathrooms and kitchens should sparkle. Steam-clean carpet.

Do a sniff test everywhere. Enlist family members to help root out odor sources. DO NOT merely mask odors with awesome candles from home furnishing stores (we love those too, sigh).

Declutter, declutter, declutter

Dispense with stuff you don’t want and need well before FOR SALE.

It’s a necessity for most of us when we move. Why wait until it’s panic time?

Aside from convenience, decluttering reveals how spacious your home can be. Because buyers will open doors, drawers and closets to confirm this.

Also pack away collections and personal items so buyers can imagine their stuff in your space.

Get a home inspection

It’s more common for a buyer to do this pre-contract. But it can pay huge dividends for the seller.

Knowing potential issues (dealbreakers) helps you address them ahead of time. Even if you’ve kept up with your current home’s maintenance, an unseen problem might lurk under sub flooring and inside walls. Wouldn’t you rather know now, and not when a buyer’s inspector discovers it right before closing?

Accept as-is

Sometimes this is unavoidable. You don’t have time and funds (because you’re buying your new custom Florida home from ICI Homes) to replace a cracked driveway. If your home is spectacular otherwise, potential buyers may cut you some price slack.

Roof need replacing? If there’s an immediate problem, be prepared to have it fixed at your expense or take the cost reduction on your asking price.

If the roof simply is nearing its next replacement date, tell your agent and include recommendations for roofing contractors that you know do good work. Buyers will appreciate the honesty and extra info.

Price it right

The COVID-19 pandemic sellers market has ended. No one likely will besiege you with multiple offers over asking. But the market always remains very productive — and profitable — for sellers with attractive properties, locations and prices.

Work with your real estate agent (who knows pricing highs and lows and what’s selling in your area) to reach a smart price at the right time. Who knows? You still might reel in those dream offers and buyers!

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