Once you decide to sell your home, there are a lot of things you must do. Being aware of the areas you need to address is a great way to ensure the process goes smoothly and more efficiently for you in the long run. Here are five things you should do before you list your mobile home to help speed up the process and make your home more appealing to potential buyers.
1. Removing the Clutter
The easiest and most obvious thing to do when preparing to sell your home is to keep it presentable to prospective buyers. A big part of that involves removing clutter and personal items. You want to make your home resemble a blank slate as much as possible. Even little things like removing a laundry basket from the laundry room and clearing the bathroom sink of personal products can have a big impact and help buyers imagine how they would personalize the home.
2. Outside Maintenance
The exterior is the first thing buyers will see, and you want to ensure everything looks presentable. Power-washing the exterior of the home, painting the front door with a fresh coat of paint, replacing the skirting, and ensuring the stairs and deck are in good condition are all crucial steps to making your home appear as inviting and presentable as possible. Investing in your mobile home deck and stairs is especially vital to creating a solid first impression for potential buyers.
3. Hiring an Agent
One thing you may want to do before you list your mobile home is hire an agent. Agents will help you sell your home in a timelier manner and can provide helpful information regarding what “touch ups” you should make to your home before selling. They’ll know what things buyers are looking for in the current market and can help you direct your time and resources to areas that are going to make a real impact. Agents handle a lot of the red tape and paperwork, making the whole process easier for you.
4. Make Sure All Utilities Function As Intended
Before you sell your home, it's a good idea to make sure all your utilities work perfectly. Some of these things are obvious, like checking if hot water runs from every faucet, remediating any leaks (and cleaning up water damage), or ensuring that your HVAC system blows both hot and cold air as intended. But it’s also wise to sweat the small stuff and fix things like squeaky door hinges or faulty light switches and outlets. Bathrooms especially deserve your attention. Be sure to double check all of your mobile home bathroom parts to make sure everything is in tip-top shape and give yourself time to fix things like a dripping faucet or a running toilet.
5. Gathering Renovation Records
Depending on how long you’ve lived in the home, you should have detailed records of any major renovations or repairs you’ve done since living there. When did you last replace the skirting? Have you made any repairs to the roof? When was the last time your HVAC system was serviced? Having detailed receipts of when any professionals did major work on the home is helpful information when putting it on the market. It sends a message to potential buyers that you’ve prioritized investing in and caring for your home.
Selling your home is a major undertaking and each of the five items mentioned above will have a positive impact on your and your buyer’s experience. Give yourself the best opportunity to sell your home for the top-of-the-market price by taking the time to remediate issues that may discourage mobile home shoppers.
At Mobile Home Outfitters, we don’t claim to be real estate professionals, but we have helped many homeowners complete many different home investment projects. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about mobile home repair or parts, our team of specialists is available to help. Call us today at 888-646-7782 or send us an email at customercare@mobilehomeoutfitters.com. We look forward to serving you!