When it comes to readying your home for the market there can be an endless list of “Do It Yourself” projects that need to be done. Today’s potential home buyers are more informed and know exactly what they want. So when putting up your home for sale paying attention to the little things can not only increase the value of your home, but it can move your house off the market fast.
The answer to a quick and profitable sale is proper staging and repairing or replacing the jewels of the house. The jewels of the house are considered to be the items that make the house shine. Things like; drawer pulls, glass light fixtures, faucets, door knobs, mirrors, light switch and electrical plates. Repairing or replacing these items can bring a fresh updated look to your home.
Painting your home is another must to achieving that “sale ready” look. If repainting your entire house is not an option try to repaint the areas that desperately need repainting, and clean the remaining areas with a clean rag and gentle detergent. Be sure to pay attention to areas like; ceilings, doors and bathrooms. If you have a room that has been tailored or custom painted for a child you will want to repaint this room to a neutral color. Your personal choices may not be the same as a potential buyer. Making the space open to other possibilities like a home office increases your chances of selling your home faster.
Another area that most sellers tend to overlook is the homes water sources. These areas can have a huge impact on the sale of the home. Most buyers will maneuver through the house turning on every faucet, flushing every toilet and checking every shower. Make sure that all of your fixtures are up to date and not leaking. Another trick is to be sure that all of your drains and back splashes are free from water stains and calcium. The idea of buying a home that has hard water can be a deal breaker to a lot of potential buyers.
