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Prepare your Home for A Successful Sale

February 26, 2019 by Claudia Nelson

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Prepare your Home for A Successful Sale 

by Claudia S. Nelson with eXp Realty

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Are you thinking about selling your home in the near or distant future? You should speak with a Real Estate Agent prior to making any investments. A Real Estate Agent can always assist you in what investment will pay off in the long run and what type of improvements will help you sell your Home. Now if you are living in the home make the upgrades and improvements that make you happy, but once you get closer to considering selling keep in mind buyers might not have the same taste. Keep it neutral.

Paint will go a long way. Outdated Kitchen cabinets can be painted and it will give the entire kitchen a brand new look. Stainless Steel Appliances will give the kitchen a clean look. Replace outdated flooring with new laminate floors. Neutral paint will help buyers imagine see themselves in the home.

Neutral paint and new floors. Paint really will go a long way. The above picture is the same basement, with new laminate floors and neutral paint through-out in the right hand side.

Interior

  • Remove excessive wall hangings, furniture, and knickknacks – Les is more
  • Depersonalize, remove personal pictures and other personal belongings
  • Clean or paint walls and ceilings
  • Shampoo carpets or replace carpet
  • Clean and organize cabinets and closets
  • Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps
  • Clean or replace older light fixtures

Exterior

  • Keep the grass freshly cut
  • Remove all yard clutter
  • Apply fresh paint to wooden fences
  • Paint the front door, porch, and deck
  • Weed and apply fresh mulch to garden beds
  • Clean windows inside and out and fix or replace any torn screens
  • Wash or paint home’s exterior
  • Tighten and clean all door handles
  • Ensure gutters and downspouts are firmly attached

 

How to Sell a Home 

5 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Value When You Sell 

by Claudia S. Nelson with eXp Realty

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Home Value Estimator

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