Preparing To Sell Your First Investment Checklist

Camille Baptiste

Planning to sell your first property rehab flip or investment property?

Focus on making sure your home shows well or is properly staged. Based on experience, it will work to your benefit to sell your real estate investment faster, fetch a higher price and in some cases multiple offers.

Here is a “Show Ready Checklist” that will help you sell your investment quick:

Clean Everything – hire a cleaning company to help you with all of the detailing work.
De-Clutter Rooms & Empty Garages – it will make a small home look huge
Brighten & Lighten Up Rooms – Let natural light in through windows & install bright bulbs
Deodorize Rooms, Carpets & Vents – fresh baked bread, cookies and cinnamon are welcoming
Repair Anything that is Broken – don’t give them a reason to make a low offer
Replace Faucets and Toilet Seats – calcium deposits can make an expensive faucet look yucky
Paint a Neutral Color – fresh paint gives you’re the highest return on investment
Play Soft Instrumental Music For Noisy/Industrial Area – helps to block on street noise
Adjust Home Temperature – make sure it’s comfortable for the season
Landscape – make sure the exterior stays manicured

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It is also a good idea to provide a list of the features of your home and area to potential buyers or agents. Include the bad as well. By doing so, you are more empowered to handle the negatives and highlight the best features of your property.

If a buyer or another investor leaves with the opinion that your a professional, the property is fairly priced, clean, has good flow, is in good repair and is move-in ready they will not hesitate to make an offer immediately.