If your goal is to sell your home in 2025, starting your preparations now can set you up for a successful sale. While it may seem like there’s plenty of time, the reality is that getting your house market-ready takes planning, time, and attention to detail. By beginning your updates or repairs now, you’ll have ample time to thoughtfully complete each task, ensuring that your property stands out to buyers when it hits the market.
Why Starting Early Is Essential
For a smooth, timely sale and to secure the best possible price, your home needs to look its absolute best. That means taking care of necessary repairs, decluttering, and considering upgrades that might add value. When you get a head start, you can tackle tasks gradually—whether it's fixing that leaky faucet, refreshing landscaping, or giving rooms a fresh coat of paint. By pacing yourself, you can avoid the stress of last-minute fixes and ensure each project is done right.
Starting early also allows you to research and budget for any larger updates you might want to make. And, if you’re unsure about where to focus, you’re not alone. That’s why having a knowledgeable real estate partner to consult with can make all the difference.
What Should You Focus On?
Ready to start checking things off your list but not sure where to begin? Here are some of the most common improvements today’s sellers are making, according to recent data from Zillow:
Paint the interior of the home: 43%
Improve the bathroom: 42%
Improve the kitchen: 38%
Landscape the yard: 35%
Replace or repair carpet or flooring: 28%
Paint the exterior of the home: 28%
Replace or buy new appliances: 26%
Replace or repair the roof: 22%
Redecorate whole home or specific rooms: 20%
Replace or buy new furnishings: 19%
Other: 4%
While this list is a great starting point, remember that each market has unique trends. An experienced agent can guide you on which updates will give you the most value based on local buyer preferences.
The Value of Working with Local Experts
Although national trends provide valuable insight, what resonates with buyers in your specific area may differ. By working with a local real estate expert, you gain access to a detailed understanding of what buyers in your market are seeking. For instance, if recently sold homes in your area featured updated kitchens and sold quickly, I might recommend focusing on a few high-impact kitchen updates rather than spending on areas that may not provide as much return.
This tailored approach can help you decide whether larger projects, such as roof replacements or HVAC upgrades, are worthwhile investments. Equally important, we’ll also identify smaller details—like cleaning up your yard, adding fresh mulch, or painting the front door—that can influence how buyers feel about your home before they even step inside. These seemingly small touches, guided by a local expert eye, can be crucial in helping your house stand out, sell faster, and maximize your return.
By partnering with a real estate professional who knows the local market, you’ll have a strategy that’s based on the latest data, targeted improvements, and marketing insights. If you’re considering selling in 2025, I’d be happy to provide a free consultation on how to best position your home to meet your goals.
Let’s work together to make sure your property shines and gets the attention it deserves.