If you just moved into the new home you built and are trying to sell your old house, you may encounter some common challenges of selling a vacant home. Selling a house that is vacant is more challenging; however, there are some things you can and should do to help you sell it faster. Here are some ideas to consider as you try to sell a vacant home.

Keep the heat and AC going

It might be tempting to shut down the heat or air to a point that the HVAC system is just keeping the house warm or cool enough, but this is not a good thing if prospective buyers are coming through. It will be better to keep the heat or AC going to a point where the buyers are comfortable when they are inside the home looking at it.

If it is too hot inside, the temperature will not only be uncomfortable but could also open up risks of developing mold and odors in the home. If the temperature is too cold, it can give the sense that the house has a cold atmosphere, and this is not beneficial when trying to sell a house.

Keep some furniture in it

It might be tempting to want to empty out the entire house when you move out, but this isn't beneficial for selling a house. It is very hard for a lot of people to envision how a house would look furnished if there is nothing in it. While you can empty out all the cabinets and things like this, try to leave some main furniture items. This should include a couch set and dining-room table. Leaving a bed and dresser in each bedroom can also be beneficial. You may also want to leave a few pictures or mirrors on the walls just to give it a more "home-like" feel to it.

Give it a fresh look

It's also important to realize that if the house is empty or close to being empty, all the prospective buyers will tend to notice more details about the actual home, such as the walls, ceilings, and flooring. Because of this, you will need to make sure these areas are in pristine condition. If necessary, repaint the entire house a light, neutral color. Steam-clean the carpets if they are dirty or consider replacing them, and always make sure the house is spotless, even if this means hiring a cleaning company to come in every two weeks to clean it.

These are some good options to consider if you are trying to sell a vacant house. If you would like to learn more, contact a real-estate agent, such as one from Norchar, today.