25 Quick, Cheap & Easy Tips to Help YOU Sell Your Home
We all know some of the basics: de-clutter, clean every nook & cranny, take down personal photos....
Below are some things you may not have thought of, but should do prior to selling your home.
As Written By:
Barbara Ballinger
for Realtor.com
-August 2012-
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Add power outlets with USB ports in rooms that lack
them, especially in the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms where they’re
most needed.
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Eliminate acoustic popcorn-style ceilings since they look dated and tacky.
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Remove exposed posts and half walls.
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Update wiring for the Internet and flat-screen TVs.
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Clean carpets and wood floors
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Expand a small kitchen to make it work better and
look larger. Two quick fixes: Change the backsplash by adding mirrors,
stainless steel, or paint, which will introduce light and views;
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Clear out and clean a garage, a big selling
feature.
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Change out corroded or dented door knobs and levers.
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Pay attention to landscaping= Curb Appeal!
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Paint exterior windows, doors, gutters, downspouts, and trim
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Remove outdated wallpaper
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Remove, store, or discard excessive accessories
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Get the house inspected before it’s listed to know
its condition and identify any structural issues that could derail
sales.
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Outfit closets for extra storage
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Tighten a home’s “envelope” to improve energy efficiency and savings.
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Improve a home’s healthfulness by using paints and
adhesives with low or no VOCs.
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Use what you have, and arrange each room in a conversational way if possible.
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Remove and replaced faded draperies, fabrics, and rugs,
or leave windows and floors bare to avoid showing lack of attention.
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Replace old, dated, or worn bedding.
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Toss out old magazines.
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Check smells regularly. Besides getting rid of bad
odors from pets and mildew, introduce nice fresh fragrances, but don’t
go heavy on scents from candles.
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Make rooms lighter and larger for showings with good lighting. 60-watt bulbs have a nice glow.
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Go with plants rather than flowers indoors since they last longer, but either choice can add vivacity to a room.
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Pay attention to your bathrooms. Specifically, make sure you have freshly laundered towels, new soap in soap dishes, spotless mirrors, and no mildew in view.
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Be sure your house is priced competitively with the current market and homes in your area. In
most regions, it’s still the No. 1 “fix” to sell quickly. Go a bit
under the market price, and you may even bring forth multiple offers
that are higher than expected, says Jill Epstein, a REALTOR® with
Nourmand & Associates in the Los Angeles area.
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