| It is important to fix that leaky faucet and repair those holes in the wall now, before letting buyers see your home. Buyers will interpret minor flaws as a red flag that larger problems may arise.
If you have major repairs needed, you will have to weigh the benefit of fixing them now, versus having to negotiate them in the sale of your home. For example, LP siding tends to scare buyers away, as they know they will have to eventually replace it. If you choose not to (or can't afford to) replace your LP siding, be prepared to lower your sales price, and expect that your house may be on the market for a longer period of time.
Once you've taken care of repairs, the next very important step is to showcase your home's features, and make it appealing to potential buyers. This is accomplished through a process called staging. You can learn more about staging and why it's so important in our staging section. A good agent will be able to provide you staging tips, or provide staging services free of charge.
In general, however, staging is a process which includes de-personalizing, de-cluttering, cleaning, and making aesthetic changes to both the exterior and interior of your home. Staging is an extremely effective tool in selling a home quickly.
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