First resolve to improve your "curb appeal." First impressions mean everything. If a buyer is turned off when he/she see the outside of the house, there's little you can do with the inside to change that negative opinion. Make sure to rake leaves or shovel snow and ice. Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean you can't decorate outside; there are many tasteful wreaths that aren't just for the Christmas season. Also, highlight your outside features. If you have a deck or patio, still keep the furniture out and add some throws & a heat lamp.
Next, organize and clean inside! This is an inexpensive way to help sell your home quickly. Think about applying a fresh coat of interior paint. Not only will this improve the way the inside of the house looks, it also is a cheap way to improve the value of your house.
If you can afford to do so, reinvent a room. A house addition can be costly and time consuming, but turning an attic into a bonus room or finishing a basement could do wonders with the space you already have.
Fix poor plumbing fixtures. Poor plumbing can be a major red flag for buyers & possibly indicative of the condition of the entire house. Fixing plumbing issues before the house is shown will help insure you sell quickly and that your home appraisal comes back in good condition.
Determine how to make your house more energy efficient. Energy efficient features such as windows and light bulbs are a hot commodity with home buyers right now. Buyers are aware that these features will lower the home energy costs exceedingly. This will also make the house seem more modern and socially conscious.
Lastly, price your house appropriately. It is important to know what comparable homes are selling for. One of the many benefits of listing with House Connect is that we will provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help you determine the right price for your home and list your house for a low flat fee of $499. Not having to pay a listing broker commission gives you more wiggle room in your sales price...listing below your competition can help sell your home faster.
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