Making More Money On The Sale Of Your Home In North Atlanta
The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty http://www.mevhomes.com
Making more money on the sale of your home in North Atlanta depends on how well your home shows. Spend some time staging your home will actually reduce the amount of time on the market. Only 1 in 3 home sellers actually stage their home, which if you are that one person you will sell your home faster.
Home staging doesn't have to cost that much and some suggestions are listed below. But, keep in mind that home staging
- offers an atmosphere prospective buyers can connect with.
- cost is usually much lower than lowering the price of your home.
- cost typically pays for itself as it reduces the time on market and sometimes provides a higher selling price.
- provides excellent photographs - much better than the un-staged homes - creates buyer interest on-line.
Remove All Clutter
Pack up everything you don’t need during the next several months. Remember that potential buyers will be opening closets and drawers. If it looks like there’s not room for your things, buyers will assume there isn't room for their things as well. Reduce the amount of furniture in each room. Your home will look bigger if there's a lot of floor and wall space. Go through the house room by room and assess what needs to go. Pack up all personal photos. You want the buyer to see themselves in the home and not you and your family. Ask family or friends to store your items or purchase a short term storage unit.
Let The Sun In
Take down any heavy drapes or valances that were popular years ago. Open up the blinds and consider actually raising them to the top of the window so the sun will shine in. Be sure to take some time and clean the windows inside and out while also cleaning the window sills.
Clean Like There's No Tomorrow
A really clean house gives buyers the impression that it has been well-maintained. But you need to keep it clean daily! Yes, that can be exhausting but get a routine down (ie. pick up clutter before going to bed, wipe down counters after using, vacuum before leaving the house) Consider hiring a weekly cleaning service. It’s a short term investment, but if it shortens your selling time and is money well spent.
Curb Appeal
First impressions matter if you want the buyer to get out of the car! Mow the lawn and edge. Trim bushes and weed all the planting beds. Add some bright color of flowers in a pot near the front door and in the planting beds. Put down fresh pine straw or mulch and power wash the driveway and decks.
Photograph
Once you've completed the 4 chores above, take new photos of your home. It’s important that the photos used in on-line listings and printed fliers reflect the improvements you’ve made to your home. On-line buyers are known to choose to view those homes that are clean, bright and show like a model home.
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