Often the first step in selling your home is making sure it’s ready for the market in the first place. Some sellers rush a home onto the market without properly preparing it for the public. By considering the type of improvements that you need to make, you can save yourself future headaches and hopefully prevent the number of days on the market from turning into the number of weeks (or months) on the market.
The amount and kind of work that you should do depends largely on the price you intend to ask, the time you have to sell, and the current condition of the house. If your house is in good condition and you’re pressed for time, do the small things that can make a big cosmetic difference -- new paint, re-grouted tile in the bathroom and kitchen, new carpet in the major traffic areas -- these are the kinds of things that can be relatively inexpensive for you yet important to potential buyers.
As far as major projects are concerned, avoid making improvements that may come down to a matter of taste. If carpet and paint are needed, neutral tones always sell better. Most buyers will appreciate newly tiled bathroom floors or a brand new roof, but not all buyers will be swayed by an expensive swimming pool in the back yard or new purple carpeting in the bathroom.
It's also important that you keep in perspective the investment in time and money you make for any project versus the amount that can be recouped in the sale of your house. Repairs should be made immediately to all major mechanicals and structural components that are not functioning properly at the present time. And, although some of these repairs may be expensive, your homeowner policy may cover some of them. Remember, any buyer would expect the roof not to leak and the windows to be in working order, so advertising these may give your home a better impression but won’t necessarily raise the selling price of your home.
I’d be more than happy to help you with any questions you have as you move toward selling your home. When you are ready to put your property on the market, I can see to it that it is marketed effectively.
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