– by Deborah Rogers –
This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula.
Ingrid Jarisz is very busy these days. The real estate market on the Peninsula is buzzing and Ingrid is busy all day (and some nights!) helping secure both sales and purchases of dream homes for local families. A dedicated real estate professional, Ingrid states that her goal is to provide exceptional service to clients and in turn, build long-lasting relationships. With over 30 years of real estate experience ranging from real estate conveyancing, multi-phase project sales, custom luxury properties to first time home buyers and everything in between, she offers proven marketing experience, extensive local real estate knowledge, strong negotiating skills and a broad network of colleagues, associates and friends.
When I managed to sneak a few words with Ingrid I wanted to know what is the question she hears most frequently from people looking to sell their home. Without a doubt it is ‘what do I need to do to get my house ready to sell?’ With that thought, here are Ingrid’s top tips for prepping your home for sale:
First impressions count… How your property appears from the outside is important. Make a good impression on a buyer with a clean driveway, freshly mown lawn and trimmed hedge.
… as does cleanliness: It’s one of the key factors that influences appeal to a buyer. Most important is the front hallway, the kitchen and bathrooms. The state of carpets can also be a factor; it’s always helpful to have them professionally cleaned.
Less is more: Clutter makes a poor impression. In closets, cabinets, kitchen countertops and other storage areas like basements remove anything not needed for daily living. Make each room look bigger by removing unnecessary furniture (this can be a time that it’s helpful to move items into storage whilst your home is on the market.)
Repairs: Make sure everything is in order. Dripping faucets, squeaky steps and loose doorknobs can easily create a bad impression and reduce the perceived value of your property. A few hours spent on repairs, whether by yourself or a tradesman, can pay big dividends when an offer is made.
Little things matter: It’s easy to improve the appearance of any room: replace worn rugs or pillows, a vase of flowers to brighten things up or add new towels to the bathroom.
Pull Together: Get all the members of your household to pull together when it comes to getting, and keeping, your property ready to view. If everyone gets in the habit of tidying up after themselves it will make showing your home considerably less stressful.
For a real estate professional who can help you with all the important little details that add up to the important process of buying or selling you home you can count on Ingrid Jarisz.
Contact Ingrid at info@ingridjarisz.com or phone 250.385.2033.
