If you’re considering selling your home this year, now is a great time to start preparing! The quiet of January gives you the opportunity to start tackling your selling to-do list, plan for any big remodeling projects, and make a lasting impression on buyers once you finally list.
Not sure where to start? Here are 10 helpful tips to help you prepare your home to list in 2023:
- Organize your paperwork and finances
- Take inventory of any necessary home repairs
- Schedule home maintenance
- Make a plan to boost your curb appeal once the weather warms
- Start decluttering your spaces
- Deep clean your home or consider hiring a professional
- Take advantage of January home décor sales for staging your home
- Depersonalize each room, removing photo frames and posters or artwork
- Rearrange furniture to make rooms appear as large as possible
- Connect with your real estate agent and make a listing plan
Your February Bucket List
While February may be the shortest month of the year, it more than makes up for its lack of days with exciting holidays, annual events, and, of course, plenty of winter fun! Use this February Bucket List to schedule your weekends and take advantage of the many things this exciting month has to offer.
⦁ Go ice skating
⦁ Invite friends over to watch a sporting event
⦁ Wear something pink or red
⦁ Tackle an ambitious puzzle
⦁ Make custom Valentine’s Day cards
⦁ Build a blanket fort
⦁ Share a box of chocolates
⦁ Read a wintery book
⦁ Go on a winter walk
⦁ Eat a heart-shaped meal
⦁ Make paper snowflakes
⦁ Deliver flowers to a loved one
⦁ Complete a Valentine’s Day-themed coloring book
⦁ Dress up for a fancy dinner
⦁ Plan random acts of kindness for others in your community
