Thinking of Selling Your Home?
10 Things You Can Do Now
1. Fresh coat of paint
A fresh coat of paint can really brighten up a home! Consider sticking with more neutral colors while making this update to create a more blank canvas feel. This will allow prospective buyers to more easily imagine themselves living there.
2. Maintenance Tasks
Fix up that leaky gutter, those cracked switch plates, and any other minor maintenance tasks you’ve been putting off. These are the things buyers will zero in on while touring your property. Believe it or not, spending some cash on those quick fixes now can help you net more when you sell your home… or even be the difference in a buyer placing an offer!
3. New Flooring
Replacing old or lackluster flooring can also be a huge value add when selling your home. Updating that stained carpet, scuffed wood, or cracked tile will add new life to your home and help create an air of freshness.
4. Declutter… and then declutter some more!
One of the best times to clear out extra clutter is when moving! It lightens the load, and decluttering also makes your current home seem more open and spacious, something many buyers are looking for.
5. Take down fixtures you plan to keep
It is assumed in a home purchase that any fixture attached to a home (light fixture, plumbing fixture, appliance, etc) is being passed along to the buyer(s) with the sale of the home. To avoid any confusion or otherwise unpleasant misunderstandings, remove or replace any fixtures you are planning to keep!
6. Rid your home of unwanted odors
Unfortunately unwanted odors have a tendency to linger, and that could be really off putting to a prospective buyer. In addition to a fresh coat of paint and some new flooring, consider investing in an air purifier, diffuser, or even a professional deep clean to rid your home of those undesirable smells.
7. Kitchen and bathrooms are the star!
In today’s market the kitchens and bathrooms are major ticket items for most buyers, so much so in fact, that buyers will pay a premium if those spaces are updated. As you prepare your home for sale, think about what upgrades or even renovations can be made to your kitchen and bathroom spaces to attract more buyers.
8. Take down family photos
Buyers tend to be more attracted to a space similar to a blank canvas so they can imagine their own family there. While those family photos hanging on the wall are beautiful, it is always recommended to remove them during the home showing & sale process.
9. Work that curb appeal
Catch up on the yard work! Freshly mowed grass, trimmed hedges, and some seasonal fauna can easily enhance your curb appeal and attract prospective buyers. If you’re feeling really spicy, having a pressure wash on your home’s exterior and driveway can also boost your outward appearance tenfold.
10. Systems check
Are all systems go? Update any nonfunctioning or super dated systems. Old systems don’t always have to be replaced. A good service call can ensure there is still plenty of life left in those systems, and give buyers peace of mind.
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