Posted by DM Real Estate Staff on Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 at 11:59am.
Selling your house in the Lower Mainland for the purposes of upsizing to a Surrey home purchase, or downsizing to a Coquitlam condo –among other relocation purchases - is a big life change, and one that DM Real Estate is happy to help your navigate. Which is why we put together this list of  “Unconventional Tips to Sell Your House” in order to help you sell your home, and assist you in maintaining a positive mindset while doing so!

Mental Preparation is Key

Being mentally prepared for any shift in life is important for a smooth transition, and selling and buying real estate is no exception.

In order to make a sound buying decision, it is important to separate your emotions from the sale of your home. Perhaps it was your first home purchase you need to upgrade from, or a family home you are now downsizing; although the memories there are important, attaching them to a selling price can cause you want to sell it for an “enhanced” selling price, resulting in your property staying on the market for much longer than it needs to.

So definitely carry those fond memories with you as you make this life transition, but prepare yourself to remove the sentimental stance from your selling price.

Make Your Home a Generic Show House

The human race comes with a variety of personalities and style preferences, which of course lends itself to your home decor.

However, de-personalizing your home so it is a more generic ‘show house’ space that potential buyers can see themselves in, is an important step in selling your property. Small steps such as taking down family pictures, or removing accent items from living rooms and bedrooms, will help create a clearer picture for buyers to envision your house as their home.

Clean Clean Clean

Having an ultra clean home for potential buyers to walk through will also help in the sale of your Lower Mainland property. Whether that means cleaning up general clutter so there is an easy pathway for people to walk through, or literally cleaning up dirt and grime and other such well-lived in realities - hiring someone to come in and professionally clean your home could mean the difference between your real estate sign reading “House for Sale” vs. “SOLD!”.

Fix What Is Broken

The last thing a buyer wants to do is have a list of items to fix when they move, so ensure all light bulbs are in working order, the kitchen faucet isn’t dripping, and the chipped bathroom tile is fixed. Simple fixes make huge differences in the eyes of those looking on.

Deodorize Your Home

Whether it’s pets, kids, or work boots from a long days toil - ensuring your home smells pleasant is also an unconventional selling feature many people don’t consider. Although you don’t want to overwhelm you home with candle scents or wall plug-ins, you do want to deodorize it so it simply smells fresh.