While you would have loved to stay in your home forever, tough
economic times have forced you to sell your home and you're looking for ways to
renovate your home for selling so that you can move out quicker and move into
your new apartment. Talk with your real estate agent about ways you can
increase the appeal of your home to potential buyers since they are
knowledgeable of the latest habits of home buyers and the current housing
market. Here are additional tips on renovating your home for selling to buyers.
Potential buyers are often wary of homes that require a tremendous
amount of repairs so if you want to renovate your home for selling, you should
create a list of things that need to be repaired and then proceed to make
changes. Install a new screen door to the house and repaint the front porch
steps so that they'll look visually appealing. Fix the shingles on the roof and
get rid of unsightly roof gutters. Eliminate all grass, dirt, branches and
debris from the roof and re-pave your driveway if necessary. Patch up any holes
in your walls, insulate the attic and other parts of the house, and caulk
windows and walls where needed. Refinish or put down new flooring in the home
and repaint dull looking walls.
Kick Clutter Out The House
Another thing you can do is get rid of unnecessary clutter since
this is a turn off for potential buyers. Go in each room and go through items
to determine which ones you do not need. Take those unnecessary items and
donate to loved ones or hold a garage sale in the neighborhood. After you get
rid of the clutter, organize your remaining items in a neat way so that
visitors will get an idea of what it would be like to live in your home.
Focus Heavily on Kitchen And Bath
The kitchen and bathroom are high selling points for homeowners so
it's wise to renovate these rooms the best way possible. For the kitchen you
can replace your current granite countertop with a marble countertop and put
stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Install traditional hardwood,
ceramic tile flooring or cork flooring in the kitchen and consider putting in a
dishwasher under the sink for convenience and look for energy efficient
appliances. For the bathroom you can put a new modern tub in it or a new shower
stall with a hose to conserve water during showers. Place a more stylish vanity
or pedestal sink in the bathroom and use porcelain tile flooring for this room.
Conclusion
Remodeling your home for selling takes planning and effort but when
you carry out an excellent renovation, the rewards are great and it could mean
a quick sale of your home. Avoid making your home too trendy because the
emphasis should be on functionality rather than just style alone. Finally, have
fun with the renovation since you'll still be living in the home until someone
buys it.
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