High-result home sales are never coincidental. Despite Toronto real estate’s once-held reputation for rapid, top-bid sales, achieving an optimal outcome is far from guaranteed – especially under shifting market conditions. Electing to list your home as-is without correct preparations will ultimately lead to money left on the table.  

In Toronto, most lived-in homes are not market-optimized in their current state. Rather, selling a home will require you as the owner to undertake a selection of preparations, often with the guidance of a real estate agent, before the property is formally listed. Some of these actions may be logistical or pragmatic, while others are directly intended to improve the results of your sale. 

One of the inherent complexities of effective market preparations is that they require thoughtful planning. Therefore, if you are aiming to sell your property on a specific timeline, or are selling under somewhat urgent circumstances, it is ideal to address and begin preparations as soon as possible. 

In this blog post, we will touch on the initial steps required to prepare your home for optimal market performance. 

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Interior & Exterior Decluttering 

For the majority of homeowners, the initial step of your pre-market preparation process should be a deep decluttering and cleaning of your home’s interior and exterior. The ideal outcome of this process is to eliminate any belongings or furnishings that may hinder your home’s presentability or make your home appear overly personalized.  

Motivated, high-quality buying offers stem from emotions. When potential buyers can envision themselves living and thriving in your home, they will be eager to place an offer. Decluttering creates an ideal foundation for presenting a cohesive, sharply-designed space during the staging process. 

There are a multitude of effective strategies for eliminating clutter. Common solutions include discarding or recycling belongings, donation, local resale, and moving certain furnishings into off-site storage. 

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Property Specific Preparations 

While decluttering, cleaning, and depersonalization will be critical for all homeowners looking to sell, other facets of preparation will be specific to your home.  

Addressing Visible Issues

One simple yet necessary step in preparing your home for the market is addressing smaller blemishes or issues that a potential buyer may notice. Examples of this may include burnt-out lightbulbs, stained flooring or walls, leaking faucets, or damaged furniture. This stage is about addressing manageable surface-level issues. If there are larger repairs or revitalizations needed, it is best to approach them with the guidance of a real estate professional. 

Expert Direction

In addition to the broader stages of preparation, optimizing your home for the market comprehensively requires property-specific and market-informed efforts. Given the nuanced nature of these factors, you will need direct guidance from a real estate professional. 

While the volume of real estate agents in Toronto may reach the tens of thousands, the variance in skill, experience, and degree of service is vast. With that in mind, as a home seller, choosing the right professional to drive your sale is paramount. 

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Armin Group: Your Competitive Edge

At Armin Group Real Estate, our approach to selling is truly unrivalled. Boasting an excess of 65 years of combined industry experience in Toronto’s most exceptional neighbourhoods, we have cemented ourselves as one of the city’s most respected and acclaimed teams. Our brand’s distinguished recognition and proven expertise have set a new benchmark for excellence in Toronto’s dynamic market.

Beyond the elevated standards of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, our approach to selling is bar none. Leveraging our expertise in buyer wants, design trends, and home staging, our approach to pre-market preparations is truly comprehensive. Further improving your selling journey, our end-to-end white glove service allows us to ensure your home is positioned for exceptional market performance while minimizing hassle, stress, and disruptions. 

Seeking a seamless and personalized property sale? As distinguished leaders in luxury Toronto real estate, Armin Group can help. Send us an email, or call our team at 416.347.4061 to begin your journey.