As a homeowner who is planning for a home sale, your goal is to get the largest possible profit in the shortest amount of time. Selling a house can be tricky, however, especially if you don’t have thousands of dollars lying around to spend for patching it up.
So if you are on a budget, here are some things you can do to help boost your home’s value before you show it to your potential buyers.
1) Wash Your Home’s Exterior
Buying paint to cover the entire exterior of your house can add up to an enormous bill. What you can do instead is wash the exterior walls, fences and roof thoroughly. It will take some effort, but scrubbing away with a bucket of soapy water will get rid of the dirt, dust and grime that have accumulated over the years. You can also borrow a pressure washer to get rid of the stubborn oil stains off of your driveway. The impact of a squeaky clean exterior will do wonders for your sale.
2) Paint Your Front Door and Trim
If your house does need some painting, what you can do is to paint the areas where first impressions are made. When your potential buyers walk up to your house for the first time, they will be greeted by the front door. So with a small can of paint, apply a smooth coat of color to your front door. If you can manage to buy a few more cans of paint, then update your trim as well. Choose a color that would make your windows, door casings, railings and roof edging pop out. This will trick your potential buyers into thinking you put more work into your home than you actually did.
3) Upgrade Your Lights with Contemporary Fixtures
Modern lighting can make a major difference in your home. Potential buyers appreciate a bright, well-lit house. Because replacing all of your light fixtures with newer ones can cost a lot, focus on key areas like your living room and master bedroom.
4) Get Your Floors in Tip Top Shape
When it comes to preparing your floors for a sale, remember the phrase “so clean you can eat off of it.” This is the kind of message that you want to give to your potential buyers. You don’t have to buy new carpeting or flooring to get a great surface. You can steam clean your carpets or buff and wax your hardwood floors in order to get a “like-new” appearance. If there are some areas in your flooring that are damaged, try to go to your local flooring companies and see if they have leftover pieces from other jobs that you can get for free or at a discount.
Remember that you don’t need to completely update your home in order to sell it. Just by showing that you have a well-kept home will leave a great impression on your potential buyers. So try out these tips! You will greatly improve your chances of a sale without breaking the bank.
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