Before you sell your home, you might want to make some improvements to increase its value. Here are three things that will bring you a higher sale price.
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Summer is here, which means home selling season is here as well. Probably one of the most common questions I hear around this time of year is, “What should I do to my home before putting it on the market?”
For all of you sellers out there watching, here are a few tips to help get your home in tip-top shape before you list it on the market that will give you a great return on your investment:
1. Curb appeal. This is so important because it’s the first impression that buyers have of your home. The first picture that pops up online and the first thing they’ll see in person is the front of your house. When you have great curb appeal, you have such a huge advantage. You don’t need to go spend a lot of money on professional landscaping. Just make sure your yard is mowed, flowerbeds are clean, and maybe power wash the exterior and driveway of your home. Adding a fresh coat of paint to your porch is a good idea.
2. Paint. You should absolutely consider painting your home before you sell it. A Zillow study has shown that yellow-painted homes sell for $3,000 less than usual on average, and homes that are painted with the right neutral colors can sell for $6,000 more than expected. If you have any questions about what a good color would be for your home, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
3. Make some bathroom improvements. A middle-of-the-road bathroom remodel will give you a huge return on your investment. If it hasn’t been updated in a long time, it’s a good idea to refinish the tub, update the light fixtures or sink, or put some fresh tile flooring in. This is going to yield you a $1.71 return for every $1.00 that you spend. It’s a great way to get money for your property and get it sold faster.
I hope you find these tips helpful in your real estate journey. If you have any other questions about buying a home, selling a home, or real estate in general, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
For all of you sellers out there watching, here are a few tips to help get your home in tip-top shape before you list it on the market that will give you a great return on your investment:
1. Curb appeal. This is so important because it’s the first impression that buyers have of your home. The first picture that pops up online and the first thing they’ll see in person is the front of your house. When you have great curb appeal, you have such a huge advantage. You don’t need to go spend a lot of money on professional landscaping. Just make sure your yard is mowed, flowerbeds are clean, and maybe power wash the exterior and driveway of your home. Adding a fresh coat of paint to your porch is a good idea.
"When you have great curb appeal, you have such a huge advantage."
3. Make some bathroom improvements. A middle-of-the-road bathroom remodel will give you a huge return on your investment. If it hasn’t been updated in a long time, it’s a good idea to refinish the tub, update the light fixtures or sink, or put some fresh tile flooring in. This is going to yield you a $1.71 return for every $1.00 that you spend. It’s a great way to get money for your property and get it sold faster.
I hope you find these tips helpful in your real estate journey. If you have any other questions about buying a home, selling a home, or real estate in general, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
