Inexpensive Ways to Prepare Your Home to Sell
08/05/2020
Inexpensive Ways to Prepare Your Home to Sell
Wondering where to start as you prepare to put your home on the market? Some simple steps can improve the curb appeal and spark enthusiasm from prospective buyers.
- Improve your landscaping
Add some basic shrubbery, flowers or plants to the front, back and sides of your yard. It will dress up your home and add an aesthetic quality that will be pleasing to buyers.
- Clean the outside
Tidy up your yard! Wash the windows, rinse the siding and don’t forget to mow the lawn. The outside of your house should be just as clean as the inside when you’re trying to sell.
- Make repairs
Maybe you have a broken window that you never replaced or a leaky roof you’ve neglected to fix. Make sure you take care of any major repairs your home may need before you put your house on the market so as to not discourage prospective buyers.
- Make the front door inviting
Add a fresh coat of paint to your door and choose a contrasting color to really make it stand out. New house numbers not only add character but make sure that potential buyers can see the address from the street.
- Buy a new welcome mat
Put a cute welcome mat outside your front door to make your entryway feel inviting.
- Remove clutter and depersonalize the space
Buyers want to be able to picture themselves in your home. Remove all your personal items and pictures so that they can imagine their belongings in the house.
- Organize
Messy closets and small spaces will turn off buyers. Make sure to organize everywhere before giving tours of the home.
- Take color down a notch
Your bright orange room might be great for you, but it may be overwhelming for buyers. Consider painting walls a neutral color in order to appeal to a wide range of people.
- Lighting
Open up all the windows to let in natural light. Add floor lamps and other lighting sources to dim places in your house. Lighting is key to making your home bright, cheery, and inviting.
- Bring nature inside
Potted plants or a vase of flowers will freshen up your home and bring a good energy to the space. Make sure the plants are healthy and bug-free.
We’re here to help
The Savings Bank is here for you as you prepare to put your house on the market, look for a new home or plan to build the house of your dreams. Call 1-800-582-2265 to chat about a home loan that fits your unique needs – or apply online to get started.
Sources
- https://www.hgtv.com/design/real-estate/10-ways-to-prep-your-home-for-sale
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/trulia/2014/06/13/21-ways-to-prepare-your-home-for-selling/#56b5f8a94f13
- https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/home-selling-checklist-things-to-do-before-selling/
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