Selling a home is stressful, most want to make their home as attractive as possible – usually through home staging. However in addition to the regular tips which we have provided over the years, including: decluttering, taking down personal photos, applying a fresh coat of paint, making minor repairs, and keeping a pleasant aroma etc
There are other ways in which you can help buyers through the door. Buyers – even as a seller, you were a buyer when you looked at your property, remember how that felt. Buyers want space, light, open floor plans and more storage capability. Even if you live in a cookie-cutter home, you can make it stand out. Americans are projected to spend $217 billion on home remodeling in 2009.
Have you considered doing the following?:
1. Go green. Energy efficient products and household goods are attractive to buyers. Things such as better insulation, replacing old windows, caulking, and adding skylights can increase value.
2. Crown molding and wider baseboards. The basic baseboard that builders often use in tract homes doesn’t draw attention. Adding a wider baseboard and a fresh coat of paint makes the room come to life.
3. Textured paint. Faux finishes, accented walls, or even just a little fresh paint on them makes a lasting impression. Choose colors and textures wisely. Don’t get too carried away!
4. Improved flooring. Wood, tile, and new carpet can be a showstopper, inspect your flooring for faults!
5. Add a deck area. Adding a deck can add value to your home. It’s a nice feature in a yard and many buyers are happy to purchase a home that already has a deck so that they don’t have to take on that home improvement project – imagine those lazy summer days barbecuing on the deck? If you can, you can bet your buyer will!
Hopefully with these tips you will have a great head start in preparing your home for a quick sale!
If you are interested in purchasing a property or selling a property in Malibu, Pacific Palisades or the surrounding Beverly Hills/southern California area then please contact Judy Kunisaki for professional real estate advice in the Westside Los Angeles area, on 310-317-8396 or via her online contact form on her website.
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