HGTV.com just shared their best kept secrets for selling your home. I picked my favorites to share with you but if you want to read the entire article, here it is.
#9 - HALF EMPTY CLOSETS
Taking half of the stuff out of your closet and tidying the rest of it lets potential buyers think that if you have plenty of storage space, they will too. Storage space is important to everyone and if you can make it seem like your home offers alot of it, then your house gets to move up to the top of their Favorite Homes list.
#8 - LIGHT IT UP
Maximizing the light in your house is a very effective way to make your home more desirable. Clean the windows, clean lampshades, dust or remove window coverings, go for a higher watt light bulb, and cut the shrubs to let the sunshine in through the windows. Making your house more bright and cheery makes it more sellable.
#6 - CONCEAL THE CRITTERS
I love my dog and you love your pets, but not everybody else does. It is a turn off to potential buyers to walk in your house and see the slobbery dog dish, smell the litter box, hear the dog barking furiously from the laundry room, or walk out of your house with tufts of pet hair on their clothes. It gives the impression that your house is not clean. Take your critters with you and put the traces of them away when your house is being shown.
#4 - TAKE THE HOME OUT OF YOUR HOUSE
One of the most important things you can do when selling your house is to depersonalize it. The more personal stuff in your house, the less potential buyers can imagine themselves in your house. Remove 1/3 of your stuff, especially personal memorabilia, photos, and keepsakes.
#3 - THE KITCHEN COMES FIRST
The kitchen can make or break a home sale. The benefits of remodeling a horrible kitchen are endless and you'll probably get much of your investment back with your home sale. If you had to chose between spending a few thousand dollars on new kitchen countertops or getting $10,000 less for your home because your kitchen was too outdated, I think you'd pick completing the upgrade. The fastest most inexpensive kitchen updates can be just a fresh coat of paint and new cabinet hardware. Use a neutral colored paint so potential buyers can see their own blank canvas to work with.
#1 - THE FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE ONLY IMPRESSION
Spruce up the exterior of your home. Inexpensive shrubs and flowers go a long way in making your house feel welcome, warm, and safe. You can typically get 100% return on investment on your home's curb appeal expenses. Entryways are also important. Even though you use it for keys, coats, and shoes, when you are selling your house furnish it with a bench, a table, and some flowers.
Hopefully these 'secrets' are helpful in helping you think about what will help you sell your house faster and more easily. If you would like to talk to me about specific concerns with your house I am more than happy to offer you my professional opinion and help. 801 631-3430
PS, you might also enjoy my blog post about 4 easy ways to add value to your home, the smartest remodeling projects, and should I sell.
Brought to you by Heath @ HeathsHomes.com
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