by Michael Ertem Getting involved in the sale of property is often complicated and can lead to frustration. Figuring out how to price your home, what inspections are necessary, and what is needed in legal paperwork is difficult and intimidating! The advice given in this article, however, will help you in making some of those decisions and reducing the confusion you have about the process. More than likely, your home is priced too high. You must attract buyers by having a price everyone will be pleased with. Once you decide to sell your property, you may want to add some energy efficient updates to increase the interest of buyers. Put in energy star rated appliances and other environmental friendly items. People will love to know they are being 'green' and also saving money on energy bills without having to make the investment in these items themselves.
While your house is on the market, try to empty as much out of it as you can, even while still living there. This makes it much easier for a prospective buyer to envision living there with his or her own family, and you will have less to move when the time arrives. Just doing small updates to your kitchen can have a big impact on the value of your home. For instance, update your appliances or change the design. Other common kitchen upgrades include: installing a large wood block island in the center of the room, and adding hanging storage. Rather than changing out the cabinets which is very expensive, opt for a new paint job. Prior to listing your home, make sure your air conditioner and heater work by having them both serviced. Typically, buyers don't like purchasing a house that requires having to spend lots of money on having to purchase a new furnace. Therefore, if your AC and heater are in good working order, this appeals to possible buyers more. Always keep track of information that might be useful to prospective buyers. Have a list of work that's been done to the home and the contractors that did the work. Buyers are interested in the attention given to a home and having good records will demonstrate that. Give counter tops and appliances a thorough wiping. Sweep the floors, vacuum the carpet, and clean the bathroom well. If you have children, have them tidy up their toys. Obviously, you shouldn't leave soiled clothing lying about your home. Pick it up and put it in the laundry hamper. Cleanliness is a definite asset in the home selling process. Buyers will focus on what is important about the home and will not be distracted by your poor house cleaning skills. If the current flooring is in decent shape, forking over lots of money for new flooring is generally not necessary. New floors are expensive, and you'll get no benefit from installing them. So, instead of purchasing new flooring, clean and repair any spots to maximize your profits. As previously mentioned, it can be hard to sell a home, given the current market conditions. Many variables must be considered when deciding when to list a home, as well as those that come up after it is listed. The expert advice provided in this article will definitely help to make it a much smoother process. After all, you would like to keep more of your money in your pocket. with Northern Crest Realty's Home Seller Savings Program is designed just that. Check it out. We can save Berkeley home sellers thousands of dollars. Isn't your bottom line to maximize your net proceeds by combining commission savings and getting top dollar for your home? if thats YES; call us and find out what we can do for you. |
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