Sell Your Home Faster and For More

Selling your home means strangers walking through and judging not only your home, but you. Get your house read for potential buyers and even increase your asking power with a few easy steps. Here’s how to sell your home faster and for more in some simple chores.

Declutter

Clutter happens to the best of us. A pile here, a stack there, it creeps up on you until it’s taken over. Many realtors insist you should depersonalize your home before showings begin. Our pros say that’s not so. The house should feel roomy but not sterile. So rather than take down all of your pictures and identifying items, remove the clutter. Your new buyer will see the space as a home that is clean and liveable.

Fresh Paint

Walls get dinged and messy from everyday living. Adding a fresh coat of paint in a neutral but stylish color can make the difference between a sale and skip. Look particularly at messy rooms like the kitchen and bathroom or high traffic areas like foyers and hallways. Choose a warm and inviting neutral and add a fresh coat of paint. You’ll want to choose something that’s not bland, but appeals to a wide range of buyers.

Create a stand-out first impression with an afternoon and a gallon of paint. Take to your front door with a new color of paint. Recommended colors include bright red or off-black. Either shows confidence in your home and set you apart from other homes they may have seen.

Fix

Minor issues you deal with are a turn off for the new owner. They don’t want to deal with your holes in walls, broken door knobs, damaged drywall, cracked tile or threadbare carpet. These problems are fairly easy fixes and inexpensive to take care of. Repairing them make your home seem well taken care of and fresh; ready for a new family.

Clean

Clean, more than you would normally. Make your home sparkle to show off its charm for a new family to move in. Take time to do the niceties. Hang fresh towels, clear away limescale, add candles or wax burners for ambiance. Trim bushes and plant flowers. Make your house number beautiful and visible. We have a guide on cleaning painted interior walls , check it out if you need some tips on how to do this well.

Kitchen

A kitchen can make or break a sale. Upgrading countertops or appliances can get pricey. Clean those items the best you can. If the kitchen still looks dingy, consider refacing the cabinets. It’s much more cost-effective than new cabinetry and will give you the same effect. Painting cabinets can be a challenging undertaking, so consider bringing in some pros to help with the process. We have a post about kitchen color ideas and options to improve the overall aesthetic of your kitchen.

Airy

Never, ever neglect the windows when you are cleaning your home. Wash them thoroughly, inside and out. The natural light will set off your home with an airy vibe that is hard to deny. If you have a dark room or corner, try adding a lamp or mirror to create a warm and bright feeling.

Bringing in a realtor to help you decide which tasks are worth the money will help focus your efforts. Bringing in a CertaPro estimator will get you a fully fleshed out estimate to allow our team to take care of the work for you.