Selling a home is all about making it appealing to buyers. You probably want the biggest return on investment and to sell your property quickly but, aren't sure what steps and upgrades are worthwhile. The trick is to update smartly to impress but, without spending a lot of money. The truth is, you don't have to go all-out to make a good impression on buyers, just small, strategic changes can have a huge impact. You can opt for inexpensive ROI home selling upgrades to get your home noticed and under contract.
Inexpensive ROI Home Selling Upgrades
Where some home sellers go wrong is to go too big. Sure, a nicely manicured front yard is nearly always a plus. But, it loses its prime selling point when it looks like a maintenance headache. A fully updated kitchen, complete with wonderful countertops is another big selling feature but, if it's too personalized, it will be an objection with buyers. The same holds true of things like accent walls with bold colors.
If you're thinking about sinking some money into home improvement projects this year, keep a few things in mind. What you'll get back on your investment depends on the value of your house, the value of houses in your immediate neighborhood, the housing market where you live, how soon you sell after making improvements, and the quality of the project itself. --HGTV.com
Think about what buyers most want and you'll have a better understanding of the features, amenities, and other things which help sell a house. It's perfectly okay to focus on the small stuff because these are what buyers will notice; and, the reason you see the same advice time and again about decluttering, depersonalizing, and deep cleaning. It's those basics which bring out the best in a property and appeal to buyers. To make a bigger impression, here are some inexpensive ROI home selling upgrades:
- Kick-up the curb appeal. Statistically, it only takes people between 7 and 10 seconds to form an impression about a home. That means curb appeal is a really big deal and the good news is, it's not at all expensive. Pressure or power wash the exterior. Spread some mulch here and there, add a few colorful, native plants, and the curb appeal will certainly pop.
- Replace worn carpet. If you have carpet that's outdated, worn, or just looks dingy, rip it up and replace it. If it's in good condition, have it professionally cleaned. However, if it isn't, choose a low-cost alternative flooring.
- Paint outdated cabinets. Another easy makeover for old cabinets is a fresh coat of paint. Instead of replacing the kitchen and bath cabinets or refacing the fixtures, just brush on a coat of paint to revive and give them a new look.
- Replace kitchen and bath hardware. Take it a step further after painting by replacing hardware. This can be done with hinges and pulls. In addition, switch out the faucets if they are outdated and don't forget about things like towel racks.
- Paint the interior with neutral colors. A fresh coat of neutral, interior paint goes a long way with impressing buyers. You can choose different shades or tones of the same base color for wainscoting, trim, and chair rails to give rooms a more sophisticated look.
If you are considering selling your home, whether it’s in Ashton Ranch, along West Acoma Drive, nearby North Reems Road, over around West Waddell Road, somewhere in or out of Surprise, give us a call. We’ll answer any questions you have about the local real estate market and about how to sell your property.