Thinking about selling your house in Calgary? There’s a lot you can do to boost its market potential. And along with elevating your returns, the right strategies can also make your property sell faster.

In this blog post we’ll touch on how you can increase the value of your Calgary home before selling it.

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Value Adding Preparations

When it comes to value, 90% of your sale happens before you even list. So, if you want to add as much value to your house as possible, you’ll need to take on the right pre-listing preparations.

In today’s market, making a strong first impression is essential. It’s better to put in the work upfront rather than try to make up for missed opportunities down the road.

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The Basics: A Clean, Fresh Canvas

Maintaining a spotless and clutter free home is an easy way to impress potential buyers. Not only will it make your home look great in-person, but it will also influence how impactful your marketing tactics are (more on that later).

Go through your house room by room and clear out any outdated, bulky, or unneeded items. Remember, you’re not just looking to make your home feel tidy and spacious, you also want it to feel neutral. In addition to larger belongings like furniture, removing small or overly personal items can have an impact on buyer appeal.

After you’ve decluttered your home, do a deep, front to back cleaning. Some sellers choose to hire professional cleaners to help with this step.

Repairs and Renovations

Next, take care of any glaring or easily-fixed issues. When a buyer sees that a house needs work, it could impact what they’re willing to pay for it or dissolve interest altogether (even if it’s just a small repair).

Based on your home’s condition and features, certain improvements or renovation projects may offer a really strong ROI.

This is where your real estate agent’s professional insights are helpful. Factoring all kinds of variables such as your home’s existing strengths, the targeted buyer audience, and market trends, they’ll provide guidance on which projects are worth the effort and investment.

A great agent can also connect you with reliable professionals for each job. At Dolce Group, our professional network includes some of Calgary’s best contractors and tradespeople, who can execute various improvements with your goals as a home seller in mind.

Don’t Overprice Your Property

If you want to sell your Calgary home for the highest possible amount, you need to price it carefully. There’s a big difference between determining what your house could sell for, and what the best asking price is.

The importance of pricing strategy ties back to making a strong first impression. Real estate listings in Calgary tend to get the most attention within the first few weeks of launch. Hitting the market with a strategically selected price right out of the gate allows you to capitalize on this momentum and maximize buyer interest.

Your agent will perform a CMA to uncover key insights about recent sales in your area, community factors, buyer behaviours, and more. From there, they’ll make an informed recommendation on which price point will give you the best opportunity for success.

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Reaching Buyers Where They Are

Marketing is another important component of home selling, especially in today’s market.

Buyers will always gravitate towards beautiful, well presented homes regardless of trends and conditions. That’s why it’s important to get your house in front of as many buyers as possible.

As a homeowner, your role in the marketing process comes down to the agent you hire. In Calgary, every Realtor has a different approach to advertising listings. You’ll want to do your research and specifically ask about marketing during the interview process.

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Sell With Dolce Group

When you’re ready to sell, you’ll want to do everything you can to amplify your results. The best place to start is by getting in touch with an experienced Calgary real estate agent. Like us, Dolce Real Estate Group.

We’ve guided thousands of sellers through all types of market fluctuations, industry changes, and economic conditions. Our industry-leading selling strategies can help you get the greatest possible return.

Want to get a great return on your Calgary home? We can help! Call 403.999.5882 to get in touch or send us an email at info@dolcerealestate.ca.

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