{"id":2275,"date":"2019-12-20T00:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T00:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/?p=2275"},"modified":"2019-12-18T20:56:37","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T20:56:37","slug":"tips-for-preparing-your-toronto-home-to-be-listed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/?p=2275","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Preparing Your Toronto Home to Be Listed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is it time to sell your old home and move into a larger one because your family is expanding? Are your children grown and you’re looking to downsize? Whatever the reason, if you\u2019re looking at new homes for sale in Toronto,<\/a> there are steps you can take to get the most out of your old home, including cleaning, staging, repainting, and depersonalizing, Here are 7 things to do before you sell your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Declutter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important things\nto do before placing your home on the market is to declutter. Not only will\ndecluttering help enhance your available space, but it will speed things up\nwhen it comes time to move. You should have boxes labeled \u201cKeep,\u201d \u201cDonate,\u201d and\n\u201cTrash,\u201d ready to go for each room of your home. Make sure you also tackle your\nclosets, the garage, and the basement so they’re as clean and spacious as\npossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depersonalize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you neutralize the\nspace in your home as much as possible by removing anything too personal, such\nas photos, personal mementos, or items that are taste specific. Remember,\nbuyers aren’t just looking for a house, they\u2019re looking for a home, a place to\nput down roots and create their own memories. Your space should allow potential\nbuyers to imagine themselves living there with their own furniture, photos, and\nkeepsakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make It Sparkle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Buyers pay special attention to\nkitchens and bathrooms, so recaulking and repainting those rooms will give them\na fresh look and feel. Clean rugs and carpets to eliminate unsightly stains and\neliminate odors. Make sure to declutter, clean, and organize all the cabinets\nin your home, and don\u2019t forget about the pantry, linen closets, and utility\nclosets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fix the Small Stuff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Repair or replace anything that\u2019s\nbroken or outdated. You can install new door handles, cabinet knobs, faucets,\ntowel bars, and curtain rods\u2014fixtures that are readily visible to\nhomebuyers\u2014fairly inexpensively. Replace old light fixtures or wall switches\nwith newer, more modern looks. Use accent lighting to highlight focal points in\na room, such as the artwork above the mantle, to draw a buyer\u2019s attention to\nthose areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paint Wisely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put a fresh coat of paint on\nwhite or beige walls and repaint walls that have eccentric or unconventional colors.\nNeutral colors, such as taupe and subtle gray, are the best choices. Don\u2019t\nforget that a fresh paint job on your trim, molding, and cabinetry will also go\na long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you have the right\nwindow treatments, which enhance natural brightness and boost the appearance of\na home. Fresh flowers in the living room or bowls of fruit in the kitchen are\nalways nice touches. Be sure to hide unsightly everyday items, including the\nwires from all your electronics. Don\u2019t leave children\u2019s toys and pet\u2019s\nbelongings out in the open. Think about where you can store things such as dirty\nlaundry and litter boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Ignore the Outside<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sure your home is welcoming\nto buyers from the first minute they arrive. Clear debris and clutter from the\nwalkway and yard, mow the lawn, prune the hedges, and add a touch of color to\nyour front walk with some bright flowers or plants. Make sure your backyard\nlooks spacious and functional by keeping your landscaping trimmed and neat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for small\nhomes for sale or larger homes, call Merenda Real Estate Group at (416)\n240-7653 for all your real estate needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is it time to sell your old home and move into a larger one because your family is expanding? Are your children grown and you’re looking to downsize? Whatever the reason, if you\u2019re looking at new homes for sale in Toronto, there are steps you can take to get the most out of your old…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2276,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2275"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2275\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merendarealestate.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}