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Five Things You Should Put In Storage While Selling Your Home

When your home is on the market but you are still living there, you can’t very well make it a model show home. Still, there are a few things you should think about putting in storage while your home is for sale in order to make it as appealing as possible to buyers. Here are the top five things you should consider putting out of sight.

Excess Family Photos

Buyers want to picture themselves in the house, and a slew of family photos hung all over the place can make that difficult. If all they can see is you and your family, they won’t be able to easily envision their own family there.

Your Liquor Cabinet

A nice wine rack or a few bottles displayed near the wet bar are fine, but if you keep a lot of liquor in the house put it somewhere out of sight. While it may seem illogical, buyers who share different lifestyle views might be put off by it.

Your Pet’s Toys

Chewed up tennis balls, smelly stuffed animals, and half-digested bones are part of life with a dog, but people coming to see your house will find it unattractive. It will also tell them your pet has the run of the house, and they will wonder what damage might have been done.

Signs Of Repairs

Put away the plunger and similar items when you are selling. It will prevent buyers from wondering if something is wrong with the plumbing, even if you only keep it around as a precaution.

Anything That Clutters A Room

So the extra bedroom is used as an office/exercise room/guest bedroom? Versatility is great, but all that stuff in there will just look like there isn’t enough space in the house for everything you-or a buyer-needs. Get rid of the exercise equipment and the desk, and leave the guest bed. Extra bedrooms are more of a selling point than an office or exercise room.

It might be annoying to have to put some of your personal items away while you sell your home, but it can mean a faster sale and a larger profit. Buyers need to see a home as a place where they can live, not the place where you live.

Repairs To Make Before Selling Your Home

When selling your home, the last thing you want to do is invest more into it, but in most cases making a few repairs or renovations to your home before putting it on the market can really be worth the financial and time investment. You want your home to look fresh, modern, and clean, and with a little work and money you can sometimes increase the value of your home by a considerable amount. Here are a few improvements that can really boost your home’s salability.

Fresh Coat Of Paint

Rooms with a fresh coat of paint look new and clean. You’ll want to keep the colors neutral and light, and this is a good opportunity to also make any repairs to ceilings and walls.

Flooring

Clean and polished hardwood floors or new carpeting is a big selling point for homes on the market. Again, if you plan on installing new flooring keep the colors neutral and the materials within the price range of the home in order to maximize your investment.

Kitchen Improvements

If your kitchen is outdated and your appliances old, then you may want to consider investing in some changes to this important room. A kitchen is often the major selling point of a home, and with a few cosmetic changes you can transform its appearance. Fresh paint, new cabinetry, and a modern sink and faucet can really make a huge difference in the appeal and asking price of your home.

Bathroom Improvements

Bathrooms, just like kitchens, can make a big difference in the price of your home if they are outdated and shabby in appearance. New fixtures and a fresh coat of paint can really improve your home’s appeal.

Exterior

Curb appeal is also an important point to remember when preparing your home for sale. You’ll want to fix any obvious exterior damage to your home and property, and consider adding some finishing touches such as flowers.

Overall, most of these improvements are relatively inexpensive compared to the increased value they can give your home. It is always a good idea to get the advice of a REALTOR® before going ahead, to ensure that you will get maximum profit from your improvement investment.

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Avoid The Most Common Mistakes When Selling Your Home

Here are the most common mistakes people make when selling their property.

Home Is Priced Too High

This will certainly turn buyers off, and you may have to make several contingencies or offer incentives in order to get buyers even interested in making an offer. While you may feel your home is special, asking more than the fair market value will usually get you nowhere.

Home Is In Bad Condition

While your home in its current condition may work for you and your family, if there are obvious repairs that need to be made, or it is terribly outdated, fixing these problems will not only make it easier to market your home, but will also increase its value. In most cases this increase will be considerably greater than the money you put into making the changes

Home Is Being Marketed Incorrectly

When selling your home, there are no guarantees that the ultimate buyer will simply walk through the front door. In many cases you may have to bring your home to the buyer. Effective marketing will help ensure that your property receives maximum exposure to attract a ready, willing, and able buyer in the shortest period of time.

By adhering to the advice in these simple tips, you can avoid the biggest mistakes homeowners make when selling their homes, and the process will be smoother and more profitable in the long run.

If you are thinking about putting your house on the market or have questions regarding the real estate market, feel free to call us at 775-432-6300.