Selling your Manhattan home is a big deal! It is a big deal because this may be one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. So, with that being said, you have to make sure you get the best bang for your buck. And, the best way to do that, that is, the best way to sell your Manhattan apartment fast and for the highest price possible, is to stage it before you list it.
If you don’t stage your home, many potential buyers will just walk away. This is because they are not looking for an empty apartment to inhabit – no, what they are looking for is an apartment that will fulfill all of their dreams. Thus, don’t hesitate to stage your apartment before selling it – it can help you fulfill your dreams too, that is, it can help you move out quickly and earn more money. So, without further ado, here are some home staging tips and tricks to sell your Manhattan apartment fast.
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Clean It Thoroughly
If you want to sell your Manhattan apartment fast, the first thing you will have to do is clean it thoroughly. You may think that this is not necessary, but, believe it or not, the cleanliness of the home you are selling can make or break the buyer’s wish to buy it. Just think about it – would you buy a house that looks like a landfill? Presumably not. And, since you are in the middle of moving out, that is how your apartment probably looks right now.
Thus, buy your cleaning supplies, get your cleaning tools out, and start cleaning and sanitizing every part of your apartment. If you don’t feel like doing this, no problem. There are many cleaning companies you can hire to do this for you. And, speaking of professional cleaning, you should also consider deep cleaning your rugs and furniture too – this is especially important if you plan on selling them together with the apartment.
Declutter Each and Every Corner
Then, when you are done cleaning, turn to decluttering. This is important for two reasons. First, you don’t want to spend your time, energy, and money, on packing and relocating things you don’t need when you sell the apartment. And, secondly, a cluttered home, that is, a home that is full of unnecessary stuff, will not look appealing to potential buyers. Buyers need to see a neat home, a home so neat that they can envision themselves living in.
So, start decluttering! Keep only the things you absolutely need and get rid of the rest. And, when we say get rid, we don’t mean throw away! That would be wasteful. Instead, find a new home for your stuff. You can, for example, give your stuff to your friends or family members, you can donate them to your local charity, or you can sell them to somebody.
However, if you can’t part ways with some of your items, items that are cluttering your apartment, consider relocating them to a nearby storage. And, don’t worry – doing this is not going to be expensive! In Manhattan, many cost-effective options are available. Just do some researching.
Depersonalize the Apartment
Another thing that can help you sell your Manhattan apartment fast is depersonalization. If your home is full of screaming wall colors, miss-matched furniture pieces you love, family photos on the walls, travel souvenirs that bring back memories, etc., potential buyers may find it hard to envision themselves living in your home. When you find your real estate company – they will tell you the same thing.
So, try to depersonalize your Manhattan apartment as much as you can. Repaint the walls in some neutral color (white, beige, gray, etc.). And, if possible, change the upholstery of your furniture. Then, remove all the personal items (we mentioned above) from the apartment, and replace them with something ‘unbiased’.
Define Rooms
New Yorkers often have rooms that have several purposes. For instance, they have a spare bedroom that they use as a bedroom for guests, as an office, closet, etc. Who can blame them – apartment in Manhattan are often really small. But, if you want to sell your Manhattan apartment fast, you need to have defined rooms. If you have that spare room, turn it into a bedroom and remove all the excess items. Again, professional movers such as those from Heart Moving NYC can help you out with that. That is, they can help you relocate all your excess stuff to a storage unit or to your new home.
However, if the apartment you are trying to sell is really small, turn that extra room into a combination of closet and pantry, or in a home office – all buyers will be happy to see that. The important thing is to have a room with a defined purpose, not a room with plenty of them.
Fix and Upgrade
One of the last but certainly not the least things you can do to sell your Manhattan apartment fast is to fix what is broken and update what is old. If your apartment is full of squeaking doors, leaking faucets, broken cabinets, etc., it is time to take out your tool kit and fix it all. Moreover, if some of your areas are also old (areas such as bathrooms or kitchens), it might be a good idea to upgrade them. This is definitely going to be one of those renovations that will improve the value of your home. So, give them a go.
However, if your budget doesn’t allow you to tackle these big renovations, try something smaller. For instance, you can upgrade the lighting, replace the old hardware, repaint the walls, etc. All of these things can help you sell your Manhattan apartment fast.
