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How To Sell Your Home for a Higher Price in 5 Easy Steps...
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If you’re looking to sell your home, there are a number of things that can be done to help ensure that it sells for the highest price possible.
The first thing you should do is carefully consider the factors which might affect its value.
Is the house in an area where more houses are on sale?
Is it located near schools, shopping centres or parks that could impact its marketability?
Are there affordable homes nearby or could any new development put pressure on yours and decrease demand?
Homeowners who are looking to sell often ask me how they can attract the right buyer who is willing to pay a higher price.
While there is no one single way that will guarantee you an above-market value price, we have developed 5 steps that will help sellers achieve the best price possible, all things considered.
Selling your home can be a stressful process, especially if you don't have the right guidance and support.
That’s why I’m sharing these valuable tips that can put the odds in your favour.
5 Steps You Need to Follow to Sell Your Home for a Higher Price FAST
1. Ensure the house is clean and tidy
I know it's tempting to leave the house as-is when you don’t have any viewings scheduled, but it's important to remember that potential buyers will judge your home based on its condition and they can arrange to visit any time.
A presentable home will attract more buyers, which means more offers and higher profits.
As a seller, you should ensure that the home is always clean and tidy and NOT only on the days that you have potential buyers visiting.
By implementing this simple habit during the sales process you can expect to get more money for your home since buyers will be less likely to spend time cleaning up after purchasing.
2. Clean up the yard and make sure it looks nice from the street
As much as the inside of your house should be spotless, don’t forget about the garden!
Ensure that rubble and garden refuse are removed, the lawn is neatly trimmed and the flowerbeds are well maintained. Once your garden is sorted, be sure to give some attention to your pavement area, even if this means planting some flowers or bushes to line your driveway.
If necessary, prune any overhanging branches and sweep the street in front of your house. Mow the grass, rake the leaves, and remove all weeds … or pay someone to do this!
When a property looks attractive from the street, you will get higher offers … which is a given.
3. Remove unnecessary clutter
Keeping your home clutter-free is one of the best ways to sell it fast!
This is different from point one and two which relate to the cleanliness of your home and neatness of your home and garden.
A house can be spotlessly clean but still appear cluttered and disorganized! This will turn off potential buyers so it’s important to donate, sell or pack away items that are just taking up space.
Less “stuff” standing around creates the feeling of space and your home will seem bigger to the prospective buyers. If you feel you have too much stuff (and that is probably why you want to move to a bigger place), get a storage unit for a few months.
You can get one for a steal and at the same time increase the perceived value of your property. Another tip is to pack away photos of your family, if they are free standing and not fixed to the wall, of course.
The reason for this is that potential buyers want to imagine themselves and their family in your home. They want to picture their future in the home, and this is much easier to do without constant reminders of the current owners all over the place.
4. Paint walls in neutral colors to make it feel more spacious
If your budget permits, you might want to paint your house inside and out, especially if there is a lot of chipped paint or if it was last painted 5 or more years ago.
Painting the exterior of your home (including boundary walls inside and out) can give your property a much-needed facelift.
Of course, it’s quite expensive to completely repaint your house, so if that’s beyond your budget, then consider painting a few of the inside rooms instead.
The “biggest impact” rooms are often the kitchen and bathrooms, so consider giving them a fresh coat of paint to liven up the house.
When it comes to choosing colours, rather stick to light, neutral colours.
These appeal to the majority of viewers and as an added bonus, they will make rooms look bigger.
Neutral colors are calming and serene and they have been proven to help buyers imagine themselves living there. As soon as a prospective buyer sees themselves in your home, it’s as good as SOLD!
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5. Light and scent
Don’t underestimate the power of good lighting to make your home even more attractive to viewers.
Ensure all curtains and blinds are open to let in as much light as possible.
Keep the lights on in any dark passageways or in rooms that face away from natural light. You could also burn a scented candle in the living room to enfuse the house with a pleasant aroma.
Choose a mild scent that is subtle but not overpowering. Speaking of odours, please remove any dogs/cat baskets, blankets and cat litter boxes that you keep in the house.
While you and your family are accustomed to the smell of your pets and may not notice any odours, strangers will definitely be able to detect pet smells. Best to leave Fido’s basket outside while people are visiting.
This is different from point one and two which relate to the cleanliness of your home and neatness of your home and garden.
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