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How to simplify your home selling journey

by Debbie Goldberg 06/16/2024

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Preparing to sell your home is a huge undertaking, which can be stressful at times, both for new and seasoned home sellers. 

However, with the right preparation and patience, you can sail into the process with ease and relieve some stressors along the way.  

Make simple fixes

Before you consider making bigger home renovations, take a moment to make small fixes around the home. Perhaps repairing the door that gets stuck in the winter time or fixing the blinds that creak when you open them. Fixing the little things adds up and can contribute to a better impression of your home from potential homebuyers.  

Get a professional home inspection

Taking the time to get a home inspection before listing can be a game-changing experience for your home sell. An inspection can alert you to structural issues or other problems you may have not known about, allowing you time to make needed repairs before potential buyers view the property.  

Depersonalize 

When potential buyers can picture themselves living in a property, it may increase their chances of moving forward with purchasing the home. However, having all of your personal belongings lying around can make this difficult.  

When you depersonalize your space, you give the area more of a neutral tone, which can leave the home feeling more comfortable for a diverse set of homebuyers. Depersonalizing the space may include taking down household photos, hobby figurines, religious items and more. 

Rearrange & declutter to open up the rooms

In addition to depersonalizing the space, it’s essential to rearrange and clean your personal items for potential homebuyers to view. This may include putting items into storage to create more open floor space. 

You may also need to rearrange furniture to open up the area even further, so it’s easier to walk through and view the property. 

By using the aforementioned times and collaborating with professionals such as a real estate agent, you can smoothly navigate through the home selling process.



About the Author
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Debbie Goldberg

I'm a full time Realtor with over 30 years of experience yet young enough to embrace today's ever-changing scope of marketing and technology. Having grown up in Connecticut and moved many times (too many to count!) I can empathize with today's buyers and sellers. Strictly maintaining ethical standards and being a fierce advocate on behalf of my clients are things I take very seriously. As a buyer, you can expect me to listen to and evaluate your real estate wants and needs. I can assist in explaining relevant forms, agreements, and closing procedures. I will guide you through the process of finding the right home, negotiating your offer, adhering to all contract dates and terms as well as final walk through and closing procedures. As a seller, I will listen to and evaluate your goals, needs, and timing in order to properly price your home to get the maximum exposure needed to attract the right buyers. In addition to negotiating on your behalf, I will make sure we communicate throughout the entire process as we navigate the contract terms, finance and inspection contingencies, as well as all closing procedures. I was born in Japan, grew up in Hamden and lived in New York, Ohio and Southern California before settling down in New Haven county to raise two kids, two dogs and a cat. I'm passionate about good food and love to bake. Some of my free time has been spent volunteering at Temple Beth Sholom, a synagogue where my family has been members for over 40 years. I also spend time at Tower One/Tower East, an assisted living center in New Haven where my mother-in-law now resides. 30 years of helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals has given me the peace of mind to know that what I do everyday matters. If you are thinking of buying or selling please keep me in mind.