6 DIY Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale.
Start With An Assessment
The first thing you need to do is assess the condition of your home.
You should put yourself in the shoes of potential buyers and ask yourself if I were a buyer would I buy this property, and what benefits would this property offer my family and me?
Keep track of things that need to be patched, painted, cleaned or replaced. You can also ask your local Keller Williams Agent for advice.
Decide what your priorities are
Now that you have a list of all possible projects, it is time to figure out which ones will add the most value.
Repainting bold-coloured rooms with more neutral colours is a relatively inexpensive and easy fix that could make your house much more desirable to prospective buyers. Replacing the roof might help you get a higher price for your home, but it may be outside your budget, and it is a more complex job you’d have to hire someone to do.
Kitchens & Bathrooms Sell Houses
Remember to consider the value of bathrooms and kitchens in a home.
You may only be able to remodel your kitchen and bathroom after listing your home, but there are projects you can do that will help kitchens and bathrooms sell your home.
Deep cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms is a simple project and will make these rooms look their best.
A clean, uncluttered home is vital to buyers. Make sure your home is clean and tidy.
Neutral colours appeal to a wide range of buyers. Please consider repainting other rooms in the home.
Other simple upgrades include painting cabinets and vanities, replacing cabinet hardware, and choosing newer, more modern light fixtures.
Fix The Utilities
Homeowners usually need to be more open when maintaining plumbing and electrical systems. If a buyer notices a plumbing or electrical issue when viewing the home, they are less likely to make an offer or may decide to make a low offer. If the problem is big enough, it could prevent your home from passing an inspection and result in the deal falling through.
Taking care of these things will ensure the sale process is completed on time.
Don’t Forget The Outside
The exterior is the first thing buyers see when they see your home.
The exterior needs to have what we call this “curb appeal”. It has to be inviting for buyers.
Some buyers will drive by the property ahead of scheduling a viewing to look at the property, and if there is no curb appeal, they may move on and look for other properties with better curb appeal.
Small things that help curb appeal are ensuring the lawn is mowed, removing weeds, and trimming overgrown plants.
Set The Stage
Once everything has been cleaned and repaired, we need to consider that buyers must be able to visualise themselves living in a property, and the property needs to be ready for photographs and showings.
If the home is empty, bringing in furniture and other items can give buyers a sense of how the space will work when they live there.
If you’re living in the home being sold, you must de-clutter, remove personal photos, and make the property as broadly appealing as possible.
Staging your home will help it sell faster and add value.
A Final Word
Minor improvements can go a long way to getting the best price for your home when selling a home.
Remember that you should refrain from investing large sums of money that would price your home above a reasonable level for the neighbourhood based on comparable sales. When in doubt, it’s always a good idea to ask professionals for advice. Our Keller Williams Consultants are ready to help you start the process. Contact us today!
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