Making Your Home Stand Out in a Seller’s Market

If you’re in the market for a new home and need to sell your existing home first, time is often of the essence. Unfortunately, in a seller’s market, buyers have an abundance of homes already on the market to choose from. Thankfully, there are things you can do to make your home stand out from the rest.

Curb Appeal

There’s no doubt about it, curb appeal matters. Many potential buyers often pull up with their real estate agent and opt not to even enter the home if the outside is less than desirable. The good news is that, if your home doesn’t currently have much curb appeal, there are ways to improve its appearance. For example, if your outdoors is cluttered and not maintained, you can haul away the unwanted items and hire someone to mow, cut, trim, and clear away debris. And, if your yard is bare without grass due to erosion or pets, you can have a company like Granite Seed and Erosion Control https://graniteseed.com/erosion-control restore your yard to a lush green oasis.

Add a Fresh Coat of Paint

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to reap the rewards of selling your home quickly. Adding a fresh coat of paint in a neutral color instantly creates the feeling of a clean space. Using a neutral color palette will also allow any prospective home buyer to envision themselves living there.

Remove the Clutter

When selling a home, less is more. The less furniture you have, the less clutter on the counters, and fewer objects on the walls will give the appearance of a much larger space. Homeowners are now letting realtors take the lead and stage their homes. All you need is a temporary storage unit to house your belongings and the willingness to part with some of your things for the short-term. With a free flow from one room to the next, any buyer will be able to focus on the layout versus the size of each room.

Make the Small Repairs

Making small repairs is advantageous when selling your home. A potential buyer that comes in and sees a stained carpet or a hole in the wall, regardless of the size, will immediately see your home as a project versus move-in ready. And, with a large number of first-time homebuyers having just enough to buy a home, having to make repairs is a turn-off.

Upgrade Where Possible

The cost of operating a home can run easily into an extra two, three or four hundred dollars monthly for gas, electric, and heating/cooling costs. Upgrading to newer, energy-saving appliances will give your potential buyers a reason to buy your home versus the house for sale down the street. The money you spend with the upgrades will show a return with a quick sale.

Do a Thorough Cleaning

The last thing you want to experience is a would-be buyer opening a cabinet door and finding gunk. Before even placing your home on the market, it’s in your best interest to do a thorough cleaning. The best approach is to go room by room, starting with the attic and working your way down to the basement and then heading out to the garage. Make sure that the insulation is secured neatly and that you remove all the cobwebs. Wipe down the sinks, tubs, showers and insides of all cabinets. If any hinges are sticky or worn, now’s a great time to replace them. When you finish, do a walk through as if you are buying the home.

Putting your home out front above the rest in a seller’s market is something achievable if you work on the areas buyers care most about.

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