Real estate agents in Colorado Springs are on the front lines of all sorts of real estate transactions; from the ones that sell in just a few weeks to those that sit on the market for several months.  If anyone knows what sets a quick sale apart from a slow one, it is the agents who spend their days taking showing houses.  According to one Colorado Springs realtor, “Even when you’re home is located in what some would call “paradise,” you will still be up against a lot of competition. A lot of people think that because their home is great condition on the outside that it won’t matter how it’s decorated, but they couldn’t be more wrong.”

Educating their clients about home selling tips is what sets one realtor apart from another.  Instead of just taking your listing, helping you price it right, and putting your listing on the MLS, the agents at Action Team Realty actively work with clients to get their home sold faster.  This may include some difficult conversations about what needs to change in the home, but the sellers who take this advice are happy they did.

1. Create an “anonymous” look inside your home.  While it’s tempting to decorate your home with eclectic collections and knick-knacks, it’s unlikely that potential buyer will appreciate them as much as you do.  The longer you live in your home, the more accustomed you become to your “stuff.”  This includes family photos, souvenirs and magnets on the fridge, trophies, collectibles and more.  You want the buyer to envision themselves living in your home, so take the clutter out and use only sparse decorations while showing your home.
2. Remove clutter.  This may be the most difficult part of preparing your home for sale, but according to most real estate agents in Colorado Springs, it is something you simply “must” do.  Take all your piles of paperwork, mail, magazines, toys, craft supplies, books, backpacks and other stuff, and put it somewhere that is out of sight to the buyer. 
3. Remember, the kitchen is the heart of the home.  Real estate agents in Colorado Springs will focus a lot of attention on making your kitchen marketable, but this part goes beyond removing clutter.  You should also consider removing appliances such as toaster ovens and coffeemakers and storing them away in a cabinet.  When showing your home, the counters should be absolutely clear and the kitchen should be immaculate.

Despite the fact that Colorado Springs is expected to among the first housing markets to recover, it’s important to make your home as presentable as possible.  Following this advice is no guarantee of an immediate sale, but it will certainly speed up the process and help you get a better price for your home.