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9. Take time to boost curb appeal
In selling a house, first impressions matter, beginning as soon as a potential buyer spots your house from the road. The way your yard looks and how well it’s maintained will leave an impression on potential buyers, so make it a good one.
Fortunately, boosting curb appeal doesn’t mean you have to hire a professional landscaper to overhaul your whole yard. You can do simple things like:
- Pressure wash the exterior of your home, the driveway, walkways, patio, and deck
- Wash the windows, inside and out (remove screens if they’re in poor condition)
- Clean up the yard and remove clutter, debris, and dead plants
- Keep up with regular lawn maintenance tasks like mowing, fertilizing, and watering
- Add fresh mulch to flower beds
10. Start researching top real estate agents near you
As you’re completing this checklist of things to do before hiring a real estate agent, you can start your research into who you should hire. There are about three million real estate agents with active licenses doing business in the United States, so you have a lot of options, but remember: not all agents are equally good.
How do you sift through the millions of agents? Well, you can ask people in your network for referrals, but you can also use HomeLight’s agent matching platform.
We’ve crunched the numbers on real estate data to find top-performing agents in your area. Our platform will match you with three top agents based on their average list-to-sale price, the average time a house they sell is on the market, and client reviews.
Once you narrow down your top candidates, reach out and schedule an appointment (in-person, Zoom, or phone) for an interview. In the interview, make sure to ask these questions. These questions will give you insight into their work ethic, experience, availability, marketing strategies, and so much more.
After the interviews, take some time to reflect on the agent’s answers and their overall vibe. They may have amazing credentials and history, but if they rub you the wrong way during the interview, chances are you may not be the best match.
