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10 tips to maximizing sale of your home |
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If you are even thinking of selling your house the priority would be to get a higher price. To achieve this you must not think like a seller but like a buyer. This will enable you to optimize conditions such that the value of the house increases substantially. The corner stone is that visibility adds value. However it must be done subtly so that it does raise the appraised value or property tax bill.
Here are a few tips:
- Pay attention to the exterior first. This is what
potential buyers notice. Give priority to home improvements
that are visible to the naked eye. Fixing the façade
will get you a better price than ensuring the foundation
is solid.
- Tidy up the yard and garden. If there are signs
of neglect most buyers will not even step in. what
one needs to do is create a presentation. Make sure
there are no tires or wood lying around and any loose
shutters or storm drains and gutters are properly
fixed.
- It helps to landscape. This does not mean you need
to spend on redesign. Prune hedges, trees, and shrubs.
Weed flower beds and paint old pots.
- Ensure that the roof is clean and sparkling. Have
it power cleaned. Statistics reveal that 30% curb
appeal is a sparkling roof.
- Have the interior repainted and the carpets and
vinyl flooring replaced. Most buyers want to move
in right away. Few would consider investing in a house
where they need to get work done.
- Reduce clutter and spruce up the interiors. Sparkling
windows, clean curtains, attractive upholstery, bright
cushions, flowers on tables and a few paintings or
photographs placed strategically make a room a home.
It gives the place warmth and invites a person to
take a look.
- Pay attention to odors. What may seem fragrant
to you may be repulsive to others. Invite a friend
in to inspect on your behalf. Many find pet odors,
smell of urine, sprays, insecticide, herbs, deodorants,
incense, spices, and so on repulsive. Often if curries
are cooked or egg or bacon fried the smell tends to
hang around the house.
- Spruce up the kitchen and bathrooms with friendly
plants, colorful towels and inexpensive fixtures or
brick-a-back.
- Have the house cleaned from top to bottom. There
should be no evidence of mold, mildew, or leaks.
- Arrange the furniture and lamps to give a warm glow.
If you have too much furniture or personal belongings
of sentimental value have them stored. The closer
the interiors come to being out of the glossies the
faster the home will sell and that to for a good price.
Never overspend or make changes that are not in keeping
with the neighborhood. If handled cleverly 80-90% of the
costs of repair and sprucing up can be recovered. If emotions
and sentiments cloud your judgment seek professional help,
ask an interior designer or consultant to give you a few
guidelines. The internet today is an invaluable source
of information. Do some research which will clear your
mind and give you direction. When in two minds seek the
advice of the local real estate agent who has property
values at the tips of his fingers and a licensed appraiser
who would know what is best.
About the Author:Paul Wilson is a freelance writer for Home Improvement Discussion,the premier REVENUE SHARING discussion forum for Home Improvement including topics on exterior home improvement, gardening, decorating, buying and selling, electrical home improvement and more. He also freelances for the premier Home Improvement Article Submission Directory Site
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