If a north Texas senior you love will be moving to an assisted living community in the near future, getting their house ready to sell is probably a priority.
Presenting their home to prospective buyers in the best possible light will ensure your aging family member receives the best offer for their home. We know just how important that is. For many older adults, their home is their biggest asset. The sale of it helps finance their move to a senior living community.
How Can You Help Your North Texas Senior Loved One Prepare Their Home to Sell?
This advice from real estate experts might help.
5 Tips for Selling a Senior’s Home in Dallas or Fort Worth
- Clear the Clutter: If your aging family member is moving from a private home, they probably have more furniture and personal belongings than they will have room for at a senior living community. The process of sorting through everything and figuring out what to do with it all can be intimidating. Begin by setting up boxes and labeling them according to the content’s final destinations, such as Move, Charity, Family, or Storage. Start sorting in the rooms used less often. The attic, the basement, and unused rooms are often the best places to begin. Work your way in to the most frequently used rooms and closets of the house.
- Make Repairs: While it might sound obvious, sellers often neglect fixing small problems around the house. A broken hinge on the coat closet, a leaky bathroom sink or a burned out porch light can leave buyer’s wondering what else has been neglected. Make time to complete all necessary maintenance and repairs before listing the home.
- Pump Up Curb Appeal: First impressions are crucial in the real estate business. Be sure your aging loved one’s house makes a positive first impression. Shrubs should be trimmed and weeds need to be pulled. Plant a few pots of flowers for the front porch if the weather is warm. A freshly painted front door with an attractive wreath can be welcoming.
- Interior Refresh: Once you’ve improved the home’s curb appeal and handled home repairs, it’s time to freshen up the interior. Clean the windows so the sun can shine in and make the home feel bright and cheery. Have area rugs and draperies dry cleaned. If the paint on the walls is dated or beat up, a fresh coat of paint in a neutral color can give the house new life.
- Light it Up: Good lighting is one factor that can significantly influence buyers. If the home is lacking in natural light, strategically place floor lights and lamps in rooms where lighting is poor. Open up curtains and blinds to allow the sun to shine in. A brightly lit interior makes a home feel more inviting.
Supporting Older Adults with the Transition to Senior Living
There are several groups of professionals you can turn to for help if this process feels too overwhelming or if you live too far from the Dallas – Fort Worth area to help your elder family member.
- One group is Senior Move Managers. They provide assistance with everything from creating a furniture layout for the senior living apartment to overseeing the movers on the moving day.
- Another group is Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES). They are realtors who undergo special training to support older adults through the process of selling their home. You can find a local SRES professional near you if you search by zip code.
- Senior Care Advisors, like Senior Living Specialists, can also help during this time of transition. We have extensive knowledge of the senior living communities throughout north Texas and can help you make an informed choice for your aging parent.
Contact us today or call us at 214-929-5055 to get started!
Senior Living Specialists is a free service for seniors and their families. We are compensated by a referral fee when a senior moves into a community or care home.
