Simple Repairs to Sell Your Home Faster
Posted by admin in Home Selling on January 03rd, 2012
In today’s housing market, finding ways to make your home stand out from the competition is essential. After all, most markets are flooded with houses for sale, which means yours will need to offer something special if you hope to grab a buyer’s attention. Whether selling Denver CO luxury condos or a home in Davis, CA, one way to accomplish this goal is to make some simple repairs and upgrades that will help your home sell more quickly. To that end, here is a look at 5 simple repairs or upgrades that you should consider completing before you put your house on the market.
If it’s Broke, Fix It
Before you worry about upgrades, look through your home and identify any areas that are worn out or broken. Unless he is looking for a fixer-upper, no buyer is interested in purchasing a home that is in need of repair. Furthermore, if you have allowed the little things to fall into disrepair, many buyers will question the condition of major systems such as your heating and air system, your plumbing and other big ticket items. After living in a home for many years, it is easy to overlook its many small problems. Therefore, you may want to ask a real estate agent or a trusted friend or family member to view your home and to point out any areas that are in need of repair.
Make it Shine
After making any necessary repairs, go through your home and thoroughly clean every room. While this will certainly be a time consuming process, the time you spend making your home sparkle and shine will be well worth it. Be sure to clean the windows, the walls, the light fixtures, the woodwork and all other areas of the home from top to bottom.
Appeal to a Broad Audience
One of the tricks to getting a home to sell quickly is to find ways to make it appeal to a large audience of buyers. Painting your walls with a neutral color is the easiest way to complete this task. If you have to replace your carpet, choose neutral colors that will appeal to the greatest number of buyers. If your current carpeting has an unusual pattern or bold colors, you may want to consider replacing it with a neutral tone or pulling it up to expose the hardwood floors beneath.
Give them Space
Every buyer is looking for a home with plenty of living space as well as ample storage space. You can make the home look more spacious by removing clutter and by arranging furniture in a way that allows for easy movement. If your furniture leaves little room to move, consider putting some of it in storage while your home is on the market. Adding a few closet organizers and packing away items off-season items will also create the illusion of more storage space.
Remove Foul Odors
If you smoke, have pets or frequently cook fried foods, you may not be aware of the smells that have permeated your home. Even if you don’t notice, potential buyers certainly will. To get rid of these smells, you may need to replace your carpeting as well as the padding underneath. You may also need to get your furniture and your drapes professionally cleaned. While this will certainly involve making a bit of an investment, the dollars will be well spent when you are able to get your home sold more quickly and at a reasonable cost.
About The Author – Brian Kinkade is a Denver condo specialist, including working with Art House Condos Denver, in his experience as a Realtor with The Home Cart Team in Denver, Colorado.
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