3 Things to Do Now to Get Your House Ready to Sell This Summer

3 Things to Do Now to Get Your House Ready to Sell This Summer
Thinking about selling your house in a few months? These are the three things you need to do now to get a step ahead.

If you’re thinking about selling your house in Jasper or elsewhere in Dubois County, there are a few things you can do right now to start preparing it – and doing so will save you time and money later. This guide explains.

3 Things to Do Now to Get Your House Ready to Sell This Summer

Check out the three things you can do right now if you’re thinking about selling your home this summer:

  1. Replace outdated flooring
  2. Handle all your repairs
  3. Start the decluttering process

Scroll down for a closer look at each.

445 3rd Avenue
$1,100,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 6,861 Sq Ft
  • 22.830 Acres

445 3rd Avenue Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Steve Lukemeyer from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.

1987 Grandview Drive
$637,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 5,388 Sq Ft
  • 1.064 Acres

1987 Grandview Drive Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Steve Lukemeyer from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.

1928 South A Street
$575,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1,776 Sq Ft
  • 6.260 Acres

1928 South A Street Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Arlet Jackle from RE/MAX Local.

634 E Wright Road
$399,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2,940 Sq Ft
  • 2.530 Acres

634 E Wright Road Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Stacey Hurst from RE/MAX REVOLUTION.

307 Newton Street
$360,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3,490 Sq Ft
  • 0.371 Acres

307 Newton Street Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Tama Stemle from RE/MAX Local.

900 Juniper Court
$336,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,502 Sq Ft
  • 0.344 Acres

900 Juniper Court Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Dara O'Neil from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.

980 S Crestwood Dr.
$334,900
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2,734 Sq Ft
  • 0.580 Acres

980 S Crestwood Dr. Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Larry Carpenter III from Carpenter Realty LLC.

4667 W Ireland Church Avenue
$334,900
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1,568 Sq Ft
  • 1.100 Acres

4667 W Ireland Church Avenue Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Marissa Goodness from Carpenter Realty LLC.

920 Brandon Avenue
$270,000
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2,548 Sq Ft
  • 0.259 Acres

920 Brandon Avenue Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Sandra Cave from RE/MAX Local.

612 W 8th Street
$229,900
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2,549 Sq Ft
  • 0.124 Acres

612 W 8th Street Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Dara O'Neil from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.

891 Giesler Road
$208,000
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,800 Sq Ft
  • 0.208 Acres

891 Giesler Road Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Kevin Bayer from RE/MAX Local.

4862 N US 231 Highway
$198,500
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1,086 Sq Ft
  • 0.360 Acres

4862 N US 231 Highway Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Kevin Bayer from RE/MAX Local.

1312 Mill Street
$149,900
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,963 Sq Ft
  • 0.101 Acres

1312 Mill Street Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Felicia Drew from Carpenter Realty LLC.

470 Charlene Drive
$619,700
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 4,353 Sq Ft
  • 1.115 Acres

470 Charlene Drive Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Brenda Welsh from SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION.

6272 N Kellerville Road
$599,000
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 662 Sq Ft
  • 27 Acres

6272 N Kellerville Road Jasper, Indiana

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Listing courtesy of Gary Schnell from SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION.

Tip #1 to Get Your House Ready to Sell: Replace Outdated Flooring

If your home is carpeted, now may be the perfect time to rip it all out and start fresh. That’s because carpet is no longer “in,” and it’s very unlikely to make a comeback any time soon. Buyers like to see homes with hardwoods, laminate, tile or just about any material other than carpet. Carpet has a way of dating your home, even if the carpet is in great shape.

When you begin to think about selling, you should speak to a real estate agent who understands the current market. Your agent can tell you whether you should invest in new flooring or simply prepare to offer buyers a credit so they can get new flooring themselves (on your dime). in many cases, buyers would prefer a credit; that’s because they get to choose the type of flooring they’ll be living on in your home.

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Tip #2 to Get Your House Ready to Sell: Handle All Your Repairs

If your home needs major or minor repairs, now is the time to handle them. The bottom line is that smart buyers hire home inspectors when a seller accepts their offer; then, the same buyers use the inspection report to negotiate with the seller. Any issues that pop up on the inspection report are open for negotiation, and many buyers use the report to ask sellers to lower the asking price. In other cases, they ask sellers to make repairs or to offer them credits so they can make the repairs themselves. You can head all of this off by making all the repairs your home needs now, before you list it for sale.

This goes for upgrades, two period if you know your home needs a few upgrades, go ahead and make them now. However, you shouldn’t spend a ton of money on a home renovation if you’re just going to turn around and sell your space in a few months. In fact, you should consult a real estate agent about your options if your home needs major updates. In many cases, a real estate agent can give you the guidance you need to save money while updating your home just enough to sell it at a reasonable profit.

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Tip #3 to Get Your House Ready to Sell: Start the Decluttering Process

Decluttering is a big job, even if you live pretty close to a minimalist lifestyle. For many people, it’s an extensive process. The sooner you start, the better, and remember: The things that you get rid of now are things that you won’t have to move to your new home after you sell.

Start with big items, such as furniture. If you have furnishings that make any of your rooms appear cluttered, or if you have furniture that’s seen better days, it may be time to rent a storage unit or hold a yard sale. (You don’t have to get rid of things you love! You can keep things in a storage unit until after you move into your new home.)

After you’ve rearranged your furniture and put excess pieces in storage or sold them, start working on cabinets, closets, drawers and other places you store things around your home. Do one room at a time, and search for things you haven’t used in the past six months or more. If you haven’t used them, there’s a good chance you won’t need them while your house is on the market, so the very least you should do is put them into your storage unit until you move into your next home.

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This majestic two story home on nearly 23 acres inside the city limits of Jasper is truly one of a kind. As you come up the winding driveway, the property will "wow" you. Inside the front door you will see the two story-foyer, spacious living room with gas fireplace, and the grand dining room with magnificent chandelier. The huge kitchen has been completely remodeled with custom cabinets, quartz countertop, and all of the appliances a chef would want. The family room provides even more space and also has a gas fireplace. The guest suite on the main floor could also be used as a master suite. Upstairs you will find a master suite with a 19' x 15' walk-in closet loaded with shelves and an island. There are two more roomy bedrooms, both of which share access to a recreation room that would be a kid's dream, along with another full bathroom. The finished basement has a wet bar, large recreation area, and a half bathroom. The freshwater pool was installed in 2014, and comes with a climate-controlled pool house with full bathroom. Like tennis? Serve it up on the like-new tennis court that was resurfaced in 2021. The detached garage also has office space and a loft, which is wonderful for people who work from home but don't want the distractions of home. This fantastic home has all new Anderson windows and new flooring throughout the main floor. Also, the landscaping is irrigated, so go enjoy your evenings doing something fun! $1,100,000 Active

445 3rd Avenue Jasper, Indiana

4 Beds 6 Baths 6,861 SqFt 22.830 Acres

Listing courtesy of Steve Lukemeyer from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.

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Listing courtesy of Gary Schnell from SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION.

 

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