5 REASONS TO SELL YOUR HOME NOW
- Get Some Curb Appeal
A buyer’s first impression of a house is formed before they even step inside. Make your home stand out from the rest. Start by getting the outside of your home in shape! Power-wash the front entryway and siding to remove dirt and cobwebs. While it’s important to keep most of your home neutral, a bold front door can give your home some character. Check out these Color Ideas for your Front Door . Low to no-maintenance landscaping is more popular than ever, especially with this year’s water shortage. Spread out some new mulch and plant a few brightly colored plants. Grouping some potted flowers on the porch can have quite an impact. Be sure to trim hedges and prune trees. If your lawn is a major focal point of your landscape, keep it maintained, apply products to get rid of weeds and replace any dead areas with new sod.
- Make it Sparkle!
Give your house a good deep cleaning from the bottom up. Scrub floors, baseboards, and walls. Remove dust and cobwebs from ceilings and fixtures. Clean windows inside and out. Get carpets professionally cleaned, Launder rugs and pet beds. Home buyers tend to pay extra attention to the cleanliness of the kitchen and bathrooms so make sure those areas look their best.
- Get Painting
Fresh paint is an inexpensive way to update your home. Repair cracks and holes then paint walls, trim and doors. Make sure to avoid dark colors, they can be overwhelming and make a room look small and closed in. Stick to neutral colors like white, cream, grey and beige. Check out Better Homes and Gardens’ beautiful Neutral Palette.
- Your Kitchen and Bathroom
These two rooms can really show the age of your home. It’s important to repair or update faucets. Apply new caulking around sinks, tubs and showers. Switch out your old shower curtain for a new one in a neutral tone. Update your light fixtures (those 20+ year old builders’ grade light fixtures can make your home look outdated). Simple and inexpensive fixtures from Lowe’s or Home Depot will really make a difference.
- Everything in Working Order
Repair or replace air-conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical and appliances including the garage door. These major mechanical systems should be in perfect working condition before putting your house on the market.
- Inspections
A Pest Inspection is recommended and typically costs about $250. While it is likely your home does not have termites, dry rot and water or moisture damage can often go unnoticed. The report will be broken into Section I (active infestations that will continue to cause further damage) and Section II (minor issues). We recommend obtaining a Section I Clearance as a valued marketing piece.
- Staging your Home
When thinking about decor, keep ‘Blank Canvas’ in mind. If a room is small or feels tight, remove any unnecessary furniture. De-cluttering is a step that is essential in preparing your house to be put up for sale. Click here for 10 questions that you can ask yourself to help simplify and de-clutter your home. A few family photos are welcome but full collage walls can be distracting. You want a potential buyer to be able to walk in and picture their own personal furniture and decor fitting nicely into that space. We can help you through this process! Request a walkthrough from Rory McCormick Realty to help you better prepare your house to sell quickly.
In general, potential home buyers like to see a home that requires little to no repairs and is move-in ready. If it’s broken, fix it. Completing simple Improvements can help you get top dollar and accelerate the sale of your home.
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