When the time comes to sell your home, prioritizing projects to get top dollar will undoubtedly help drive the net amount of money you will pocket at the close of escrow . There are a number of important things to consider. I'd like to focus on 5 important aspects of selling your house. More can be found in a great Seller's Guide to selling your home. If these five tips interest you, give me an e-mail and I'll mail you one.
- Curb Appeal - This is often overlooked by the seller when they first consider selling their home. Yet it's so important. Your front yard, afterall, is where buyers form their first and strongest opinions. Make sure your home, from the street, is immaculate, clean, well cared for and inviting. It will bring more buyers that are serious about making an offer on your home.
- Don't Lose Sight of the Minor Details - Buyers in this market are (and can be) picky. Make sure to walk through your home and see that even the smallest of things (i.e. electrical covers, chipped paint, worn varnish, brass plates, etc) are in tip-top shape. Give buyers fewer reasons not to fall in love with your home.
- Clean, Clean, Clean - Understand that you are trying to sell your home for TOP DOLLAR. In order to do this, you need to make sure that your home is clean, there is no dust, all the floors shine, the kids rooms are immaculate and the walk way to your front door is clear of any leaves, weeds and cut grass. You'd be surprised how many homes lose buyers because they don't tidy up on a daily or weekly basis.
- Paint - This is probably one of the least expensive ways to breathe new life into your home. A fresh coat of paint, preferably in a neutral color, allows buyers to visualize how they would change the room and make it their own without creating opportunity for them to put a negative check mark next to the room because of the paint color. And, be very wary of "the wall paper syndrome". If it's there, it probably shouldn't be. Wall paper in this marketplace is not the most desirable attributes for buyers.
- Be Realistic - Over-improving may sound like the right thing to do, especially when you talk to buyers, but it can negatively effect your net proceeds. Take the time to talk with your realtor and discuss what improvements should be done, and what shouldn't. Be mindful of costs and return on investment. In a buyer's market, you will see buyers expecting more for much less.
Small improvements can provide a wealth of value to your bottom line. The right approach to planning your sale can make a huge difference.
Labels: Belmont Heights, Belmont Shore, California, Homes for Sale, Long Beach, Park Estates, Real Estate, Selling
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Dave Harbison @ 9:46 PM
