Tips to Increase Home Sell Value
By: Jena Apgar
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Tips to Increase Home Sell Value

When You’ve Decided to Sell Your House!

When selling your house, it’s vital to look at your home from a different perspective… the buyer’s perspective.

These people you don’t know, who have completely different tastes and styles, but that will be the ones that ultimately decide what your home is worth.

Below is a basic list of inexpensive house touch up tricks to provide you with insight and direction on how to get the highest price and quickest sale for your house by making minor changes and repairs.

1) Declutter Your House Before You Sell!

When a home appears cluttered, buyers can’t “see” the home or its potential. By storing items you don’t need or use, your home will feel more inviting to potential buyers. When selling a home, less is more!

Outside Your Home:

Mow the lawn and trim trees and shrubs away from the house Rake leaves, pull weeds and dispose of dead plants, flowers and shrubs Store tools and other equipmentneatly in the garage

In the Kitchen:

Clear extra gadgets from allkitchen countertops Remove all messages, pictures andmagnets from the refrigerator Clear away any papers, mail ornewspaper that may haveaccumulated on countertops Clear sink, stove and countertops ofall dishes, pots and pans

In All the Bathrooms:

Remove any unnecessary itemsfrom the countertops Organize linen closets, medicinecabinets, etc.

In the Living Areas:

Remove piles of papers andmagazines from tables Rearrange furniture; discard wornfurniture and store “extra” pieces Straighten bookshelves

In All the Bedrooms:

Straighten children’s play area and store extra toys Remove extra furniture and rearrange to define areas Make closets more appealing by storing seasonal clothes elsewhere Be sure all clothes are hanging upand not lying around the room

2) Clean Your Home Before You List!

A clean home gives the impression that it has been well cared for. Strive to make your home visually and aromatically appealing. Remember: Paint in the can is worth $20, but it’s worth $1000 on the wall!

Outside Your Home:

Wash windows, inside and out Sweep all sidewalks and driveways

In the Kitchen:

Wipe down cabinets & polish sinks Clean all appliances, inside and out Wash kitchen floors Air out garbage area with a deodorizer and/or freshener

In All the Bathrooms:

Clean sinks, toilets, bathtubs and showers, and make sure they are mold-free Polish mirrors and bathroom fixtures Wash bathroom floor

In the Living Areas:

Clean and deodorize all carpet, spotcleaning where necessary; wash all floors Polish all furniture Wipe down lighting fixtures, makingsure all light bulbs are working Wash window treatments Clean fireplace, if applicable

In All the Bedrooms:

Clean and deodorize all carpet, spot cleaning where necessary Wash window treatments Wipe down lighting fixtures, makingsure all light bulbs are working

3) Take Care of Those Minor Repairs to Sell High!

Minor repairs often become major stumbling blocks for potential buyers. Take away those distractions by fixing minor issues before they become major.

Outside Your Home:

Repair doors and windows Repair major cracks in sidewalksand/or driveways Repair roof shingles, shutters, gutters, windows, siding and fencing Clean up the front/back yards with newsod, plants, flowers and mulch if needed

In the Kitchen:

Repair any faucet/sink leaks Repair any broken appliances Repair any non-working kitchen cabinets and drawers Patch and paint walls and ceilings, if necessary

In All the Bathrooms:

Repair any faucet, sink and/or toilet leaks Caulk and grout tile, if necessary Patch and paint walls and ceilings, if necessary

In the Living Areas:

Patch and paint walls and ceilings, if necessary

In All the Bedrooms:

Patch and paint walls and ceilings, if necessary

4) The Big Sell is All In the Details

The little “extras” make a home feel special. Remember, your home is competing withothers in your neighborhood. Make your home stand out!

Outside Your Home:

Add a doormat at the entrance Add a potted or hanging plant Add new house numbers

In the Kitchen:

Add a new throw rug Add a plant

In All the Bathrooms:

Add a scented candle Add coordinated towels and accessories Add a new shower curtain

In the Living Areas:

Display linens on table Add fresh flowers, potpourri or ascented candle Rearrange pictures to highlightspecific areas Add lamps if room is dark

In All the Bedrooms: