Making Your Home More Sellable
Making your home more sellable is not as hard as it may seem. The main thing required is honesty and objectivity.
Go through your home starting with the outside and make a list of what you would change if you could wave your magic wand. Then from that list it’s time to prioritize. If you have trouble being objective ask a neighbor or friend you trust to help you. Write down what they say.
Once you have a prioritzed list go though and think about each entry. Some of them may be as simple as planting flowers in the front bed and pruning the bushes. Other things may not be so easy, like redoing the bathroom. Here’s where your experienced real estate agent can help. She/He will be able to tell you what is most important, should you put in new sinks, or redo the floor or just a good scrubbing and a coat of paint and some fresh towels may do it.
We are all on a budget, well most of us, and it is important to know where to put your money. The following is from a post I found on Realtor.com…
Tips For Making Your Home More Saleable
Before you put your home on the market, there are some things you can do to differentiate your house among the competitors.
When preparing to put your home up for sale, your first concern is the home’s exterior. If the outside, or “curb appeal” looks good, people will more than likely want to see what’s on the inside. Keep the lawn and landscape nicely manicured. Trim the bushes and season permitting, plant some flowers. Be sure your front door area has a “Welcome” feeling. A fresh coat of paint on the front door looks great.
Of all the rooms inside your home, pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms. They should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and odor free. A fresh coat of paint just may do the trick. Have any leaky faucets taken care of. A call to a plumber is a wise investment.
Since you want your home to look as spacious as possible, remove any excess or very large furniture. Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are free of clutter. Don’t use your garage, attic, or basement to store these extra things. These areas also need to have the impression of space. Instead, put them into storage. Make sure walls and doors are free of smudges and look for anything that might indicate a maintenance problem, such as cracked windows, holes in the wall or stained ceilings.
Replace all burned out lightbulbs
Open all drapes and window blinds
Put pets in cages or take them to a neighbor
No dirty dishes in the sink
No laundry in the washer/dryer
Clean or replace dirty or worn carpets
Put on soft music
Burn wood in the fireplace on cold days, otherwise, the fireplace should be clean
We hope these ideas are helpful when you are selling your home. And please think of us when you are ready to schedule your move. You can get a free online quote today.
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