Ready to put your Las Vegas home on the market? Avoid some of the big home-selling mistakes listed here and take some of the stress out of selling your home. From reducing clutter to fixing a leaky roof, you need to make sure your home is in tip-top shape before putting that sign in the yard. By addressing these common mistakes, you will maximize the sale price and reduce the listing time.

Mistake #1: Slacking on Repairs

The first order of business in putting your home on the market is addressing repair issues. A broken piece of trim, a leaky faucet, or a heater on its last legs — small repairs like these can put a huge kink in your sales prospects. They may seem like easy fixes to you, but to an anxious buyer they can be a dealbreaker.

To keep your sale from falling through, fix everything possible before you put the house on the market. You may even want to hire a home inspector to uncover the home-repair pitfalls you can’t see.

#2: Not Properly Staging Your Home

Make sure you’re presenting your house in the best light possible. Begin by cleaning, de-cluttering, and arranging your furniture. Remember, buyers need to be able to visualize themselves in your home, so the space needs to seem versatile. Put away excess photos, knickknacks, and furniture to open up the floor plan. Consider repainting rooms that have loud paint colors. Keep drapes and blinds open, especially if you have views of the Las Vegas Strip! 

A big selling point to potential buyers is storage, so be sure closets are clean and organized. If you have a lot of items you need to store, consider getting a small storage unit or asking a friend if you can store items at his or her house. It also helps to keep your home smelling great with a candle or fragrance spray, but remember not to go overboard with heavy scents!

#3: Limiting Showings

One of the biggest mistakes that sellers make is limiting opportunities for viewing. You can’t assume interested buyers will bide their time and wait until you’re available. If you limit showings, chances are that many would-be buyers will never even see your home. They will visit the homes that are wide open and probably fall in love with one of them first.

To maximize showings, it is best to work with your agent to hold viewings whenever serious buyers are interested — even if you’re not around. If you are worried about valuables, store them away from the home. Make sure animals are secured when you are at work and disable your alarm system during the day until you secure an offer. You should also consider the fact that Las Vegas is a 24-hour city, and buyers may be viewing your home at off times such as mid-week and early mornings.

With a little time and effort, you can avoid these home-selling mistakes, secure a contract, and set out to find your own new home.

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