Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
Buyers view homes more favorably that are not cluttered with personal items. This is the cheapest and easiest way to add appeal. Depersonalize and deep clean your home. Deep cleaning and decluttering is so important that a professional study by Home Light showed over 90% of all agents recommended it to their clients.
Do the Necessary Repairs
Buyers simply no longer want to buy a home that needs repairs. That being the case, areas of damage or disrepair will turn buyers off. Also, home inspectors will find these flaws and they may cause delays in closing. It is far better to take care of needed repairs and maintenance before you list your home. The following steps are customary and will do wonders to increase the desirability. Consider these as you are getting your home ready to sell.
- Apply a fresh coat of paint inside and out: Choose colors that are appealing to a the majority of buyers. This means neutral colors of beige and white variants. Your buyer can add more color on their own if they wish. One error sellers often make is leaving their favorite outlandish colors and thinking they will have broad appeal. Exterior colors should generally blend with the neighborhood. This will usually mean subtle versions of blue/gray and always neutrals such as earth tones. A good trim color to finish the look and perhaps a bit of color on the entry door.
- Replace outdated light fixtures: Modern buyers want modern homes. Changing light fixtures is a simple modernize. Accent and provide as much natural light as reasonable possible. This might mean removing outdate drapes and curtains and replacing with new blinds etc..
- Focus on the kitchen: It is common knowledge that the kitchen can make or break the salability of any home. The kitchen is usually the hub of any home and must be in top condition. A kitchen update will greatly enhance both the appeal and the value of your home. You may want to consider refinishing or replacing the cabinets and updating appliances at the same time. Further, flooring and lighting should also be evaluated and updated as necessary.
Bathroom Aesthetics
The recent tendency to focus on self-care makes bathrooms more critical than ever. Buyers are interested in bathrooms finished with a, bright modern appeal. Old, worn tub and shower surrounds are a serious detriment. Consider updating to upscale soaker tubs and larger showers with modern fixtures. Furniture-style vanities with double sinks are a great way to improve bathrooms and increase the profit when sold.
Boost Curb Appeal
The very first step in getting your home ready to sell begins in the front yard. The front is the first thing buyers see as they arrive. Nothing has a greater impact on how they see your house as a whole and sets the mood for the rest of the viewing. Without spending the kids inheritance, there are many things that can be done to create “curb appeal”. These suggestions may be important to you:
Landscaping is a major part of creating a favorable first impression. If the exterior is freshly painted, great! If not, consider power washing to brighten the look. It might also be that walkways and driveway could use a good power wash. Look for any eye sores like dirty gutter faces rust and make the front porch uncluttered and inviting. The front door is important since every visitor will see and use it immediately.
Your All Set
Professional real estate agents say that proper staging increases the sale price. Regardless, a clean and impressive look from the street certainly attracts buyers and creates interest in the home. Overall, staging is the best way to increase value and shorten selling time.
If you need help staging or just don’t have time, Penney Mullins from Arizona Homes can help. She is expert in staging and with the “Knock” program. all this can be handled for you. Contact her here!