Looking for affordable ways to fix up your house so you can sell it fast?
Proper home staging can make your home stand out to potential buyers and bring in the best deals.
Here are some little things that will make a big difference when organizing your home.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS – Curb appeal
• Light the way to quick sales! If your porch light looks dated, replace it. Be sure to replace light bulbs; This is often the first thing buyers see when they walk into your driveway.
• Increase curb appeal. Take a look at your front door, a fresh coat of paint can give it incredible curb appeal. Trim bushes; brighten up your landscaping bricks with a pressure washer; add fresh potted flowers at the door; and finally topped off with an eye-catching welcome mat.
THE BIGGEST OFFERS ARE AN INSIDE JOB
• Neutralize. The first impulse when buying a home is to personalize a space. You want to do the opposite to sell your house; look around you and try to neutralize the space. Delete family photos; take the children’s photos out of the refrigerator; paint over those marks on the door that show the height of your children. You want the buyer to see that you are ready to move in and that they are a perfect fit.
• Clean up the mess. Buyers want a feeling of space. Do a visual inspection of your home. Clean countertops; tidy up the inside of the cabinets; clean cupboards; save extra items, donate them, sell them or throw them away.
• For elbow fat. Now is the time to make your home shine. Scrub baseboards; polished stainless steel; clean, scrub, shine and make everything shine like new.
• Earn money decorating cabinets. An inexpensive way to instantly brighten up your kitchen is to paint wooden cabinets and add knobs and handles. A fresh coat of paint can make worn and weathered kitchen cabinets look new again.
• Beautify your bathroom. If your tub or toilet looks dirty, you’ll turn away buyers quickly. An inexpensive way to fix this is with an acrylic tub liner and liner. Clean grout between tiles and remove debris in drains. This will give the bathroom a fresh and clean look. Also, if you have carpet in the bathroom, remove it and replace it with new vinyl or ceramic tile.
• Switch it on. Set the mood with lighting. Make sure there is enough light flowing through the house. This does not mean turning on all the lights in the house. Instead, use floor and table lamps and open curtains to create a soft and warm atmosphere.
• Odors suck when it comes to selling your home. The biggest culprits include stale air, food, pets, mold, and smoking. Open windows to ventilate your home and use air filters to break down and neutralize odors in the air. Products like Febreeze can refresh curtains or furniture. Then remember to light a gently scented candle on the day of the show. However, be careful with this, sometimes strong smells can be just as unpleasant as bad smells; you may want to consider using an “air sponge” which will neutralize the unpleasant odor.
• Add eye appeal. When your home is ready, adding little touches like bowls of fresh fruit, a vase of flowers, or plants can add warmth and color to any room.
Finally, consulting with a home stager can provide a wealth of ideas. A home stager can recommend furniture arrangements, paint colors, and more effective tips/tricks to make your home visually appealing.
Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to selling your house fast!