Maximise the value of your home before selling it : 5 easy tips
Give your House a Deep Clean
First impressions mean a lot. So don’t let foul smells, dirty floors or dusty surfaces make a bad one on a potential buyer. Clean like you’ve never cleaned before, and then keep it that way. Keep your bathrooms and kitchen impeccable, dust and mop, and wash the walls and windows until the day your house sells. A spotless, clean home will make for a better first impression when potential buyers walk through the door.
Stage Your Home & Improve Curb Appeal
Before they even walk through the door, buyers are judging your house. They should feel warm, welcome and safe as they approach the house. So make sure that the grass is cut, the yard is landscaped and the knick knacks are gone (think: gnomes and children’s toys)
Paint the Walls
Now’s the time to re-paint your home. Start by painting over those bright orange and green walls with neutral colors. Stick to whites, light grays, light beiges, and “greige” wall colors. These shades will make your home appear bigger, brighter and more welcoming. Adding a fresh coat of paint to your home will also help cover the wall’s imperfections and convey a blank slate to potential buyers.
Make Minor Repairs
Patch holes in the walls, replace broken appliances, and change burnt out light bulbs. No problem is too small in the eyes of a potential buyer! Small issues send the message the home has not been well taken care of. They could also indicate to a potential buyer that there is other more costly neglect taking place — like water or mold damage.
Add Special Touches
Fresh flowers, accent pillows, a new welcome mat — these little touches can amp up the welcome factor of any home and go a long way with buyers. You don't have to go out of your way, either. Just a few here and there to make it feel more like home.
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Egans, Real Estate Agency, Mullingar, co. Westmeath