9 tips to increase the value of your property when selling
If you want to sell your house, it is necessary that you have many reasons,
such as whether you have moved to a new job or found the dream home that you are looking for.
It is important to spark interest in your home, especially if you are looking to get the job done quickly.
Below we will give you some tips and guidance that may help you make your home look good and sell faster.
Find the right real estate agent
If you want to sell your house fast, the first step is to hire a real estate agent.
The ideal person will know the local market and have a sales record that proves he knows how to sell.
Keep in mind that the seller is often responsible for paying the commission to both the buyer and the seller’s agent.
In exchange for the agent’s convenience, you will likely be on the hook for a sales commission of 2% to 3% of your sales price.
Rest assured that your real estate agent will assist in the entire process,
as he or she will supervise a professional photographer who will take high-quality photos of your home.
In addition to negotiating the best price, they will also write a list of properties that are sold,
schedule and host showings, and market your property for viewings.
Change house paint
Giving your walls a new touch of neutral paint will make your home look nicer and larger,
and will enable buyers to Imagine how to adapt rooms to their needs more easily.
It will also be easier for buyers to move into the rooms and use them immediately than if the walls were still in their old colors.
Repair and cleaning
Make some simple repairs, such as removing holes in the walls,
replacing broken doorknobs, replacing cracked tiles, or getting rid of torn or worn-out carpeting.
Many buyers want to move in without making changes.
Try to clean everything so it looks great: get rid of limescale,
clean and repair tile grout, waxed wood floors, eliminate odors, and hang new towels.
This will make the place more attractive and allow viewers to imagine life there.
Garden arrangement
Trim bushes, clean yard and furniture from dirt, and cut the grass.
Although this does not add much value to your home, it increases the likelihood of it selling when people imagine themselves using the garden.
Kitchen update
The kitchen is the most valuable room in the home, it’s worth every square foot and can make a difference when buyers are at a loss to make up their minds.
You could consider refurbishing your kitchen cabinetry, this is much cheaper than installing a new cabinet and is often more effective.
Updating your kitchen countertops is expensive, but it can add significant value.
Just clean surfaces, and take out any bulky appliances that aren’t in use.
You can also upgrade your plumbing fixtures and white goods,
but keep in mind that although this may cause your property to sell faster, you are unlikely to recoup its full value.
Get rid of unwanted odors
Unpleasant odors are the biggest problem that can put off potential buyers,
so don’t just cover them up, fix the source of the odor.
You can clean drains and laundry bins, open windows,
ventilate the kitchen to remove old cooking odors, and wash any dirty bed sheets.
If you are a smoker, you can place bowls of vinegar around the house and leave them for three days.
Although the smell of vinegar will appear when you open the windows,
it will quickly disappear, leaving most of the smell of old cigarettes with it.
Conversely, good scents can make a property feel like an inviting home.
selling price
One of the most effective ways to sell your home quickly is to price it competitively.
If you price it too high, you are underestimating potential buyers and pricing out potential bidders.
In addition, it may take longer to settle the negotiation process if potential buyers want your price to drop.
Well your real estate agent will research similar homes (also known as “comps”) in your area to determine a realistic price.
And if you really want to sell fast, consider pricing your home a little lower to attract interest.
If you don’t receive any offers by a certain date, your agent can lower your selling price even further.
It’s also helpful to consider what price points buyers in your area are looking for.
Pay attention to quick fixes
You won’t have time to do any major renovations, so focus on quick fixes to address issues that might deter potential buyers.
Survey the house and take care of easy repairs including:
- Fix all loose tiles in the bathroom or kitchen.
- Fix all loose hinges on doors or cabinets.
- Unclog or replace stuck drawer tracks.
- Fix any leaky faucets and make sure all plumbing systems are working.
- Remove carpet stains or refinish hardwood floors.
Depending on how much time and money you’re willing to spend staging the home,
you may also want to update fixtures, buy new hardware, install new hardware on the cabinets,
and give the interior a fresh coat of (neutral) paint.
Analysis of the cost of selling the building in a real estate project
Enhancing the attractiveness of the deal
A good way to make a home and transaction more attractive is to offer something to sweeten the deal.
Buyers love financial incentives, and if time is tight, think about how to make your offer attractive.
Here are some examples that will help you make the deal more attractive:
- Cover all closing costs
- Accommodate checkout and move-in schedules with buyer preferences
- Approval of all inspections
- Agree to pay for known items of interest to the buyer
- Offering a transferable home warranty that provides discounted repair and replacement services for home appliances and systems
From the above it is clear that selling a house can be stressful, even more so if the deadline is tight.
Fortunately, whether you need to sell quickly because of a new job, a life event, or financial reasons, there are ways to speed up the process.
And if you don’t have a big budget to prepare your home for sale, focus on the first impression of what buyers will see when they see your home for the first time.
Buyers can make a decision in a matter of seconds, some even when they walk in the front door, just make those seconds count with a great agent, a stylish home, and a strong financial offer.
