Home projects for greater real estate success
Selling a home is always a stressful situation. There are dozens of things that need to be taken care of but the biggest issue certainly is an anxiety caused by whether the sales price will be adequate. However, when it comes to getting a better sales price, upgrading you house always promises benefits. This is particularly true if you concentrate on DIY projects. With all of that in mind, these 10 suggestions will be of great aid.
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A great welcoming
First impressions count the most in the majority of sales situations. When it comes to selling a home, both you and your property are equally important in creating positive first impressions. In other words, both you and your home need to be presentable. Make sure both of you shine.
An exemplary front yard
Another great welcoming is a well-kept front yard. As long as you make it a regular activity it is not hard work at all. Grass needs to be trimmed, leaves gathered and no garbage lying around. Refreshing your flowers and pavements will be both inexpensive and much appreciated, as well. Any finance advisory will say that tidy exteriors add value and create awe-worthy first impression.
De-clutter
If they have to fight their way through bundles of things while looking around, the potential buyers will fail to notice all the good things that are offered. On top of that, clutter makes things appear smaller, which is just the opposite of what you are trying to achieve with your home and the rooms in it.
Thoroughly clean your home
No one likes dirty houses. Therefore, make sure every room in your home is perfectly clean and fully representative at all times, you never know when a potential buyer may stop by. Therefore, no procrastination, no dishes in the sink and no clothes hanging around.
Air and eliminate odors
Nothing is more deterring than a stale air coupled with odors. Luckily, both are easily eliminated once the house is clean. Simply, arrive half an hour before the buyer and air the entire home. Use a mild air freshener afterwards and you are completely safe.
Paint the walls
Freshly painted walls send a clear signal that the home is well looked after. And, it saves the future owners a lot of hassle. Still, be careful with the choice of color and play it safely. A neutral color palette is a better choice since it is style universal and will be liked by the majority of people.
Refresh the carpets
Replacing old carpets can be an expensive improvement. Unless they are really worn down and replacement is a must, refreshing them will cost almost nothing and make a substantial difference. Baking soda does wonders here, not only by making them shine but removing any odors that may come from them.
Put extra focus on kitchen and bathroom
These two rooms are always checked in more detail than others. Apart from being perfectly clean, particularly kitchen appliances, bath and sink, they need to be perfectly functional. Replace anything that is faulty or missing, such as handles, towel hangers and any other amenity and make sure all the lights work.
Insulate
If you ask the local buyers agent, a well-insulated home is always valued more. This is expected since proper insulation cuts the heating and cooling bills up to 50%. If you budget is tight, concentrate on the outer walls, they make the biggest difference.
Repair plumbing
Remember, kitchen and bathroom need to be flawless. Therefore, make sure there are no drips, clogs or leaks anywhere. The toilet needs to be fully functional, as well as water heaters and drains. Finally, replace worn down faucets and you are done.
All these projects are easily completed will not take too much time or money and will significantly increase the value of your home. Compared to more complicated projects, their investment/gain ratio is a clear winner.
By: Derek Lotts
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