No matter when you plan on selling, you can always add value to your home. Here are a few of our top tips.
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Many of you have asked me about what you can do to improve the quality of your home so that you get the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time when you decide to sell. Here are four things I would do if I were to sell a house right now:
1. Fix anything obvious. If you have rotten wood or a dripping faucet, take care of it. It’s going to show up in the inspection anyway. They are cheap fixes, but they can bring your home a ton of value. Changing the carpet and redoing some paint will get you at least a 10x return on your investment.
2. Fix up your kitchen and master bathroom. The other rooms don’t matter. These are the two places you need to focus on and spend your money. Repaint the cabinets, add new counters, or add a new backsplash. There are a lot of ways we can spend a little money to get a lot of value in return. If you plan on living in the house for the next three to five years, I think it’s a great idea to do it now so that you can get some mileage out of your improvements before you cash in.
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A nice, fresh coat of paint on your front door is a great idea.
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3. Curb appeal. If you’re about to list your home for sale, you need nice, brown mulch. Professionally cleaning your windows and porch is a good idea. So is a nice, fresh coat of paint on the front door.
4. Change the windows. Energy efficiency is really important to buyers. They are looking at utility costs closely, and the house with new windows looks so much better. However, if you’re not looking to be in the home for the next three to five years, it’s probably not worth the investment.
I hope this list was helpful to you. If you have any questions for me or need any help buying or selling a home, don’t hesitate to reach out and give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
