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A lot of people in the area are looking to sell their home this spring, and they’ve been asking me lately about how they should go about getting top dollar for their home.
People have been wondering about remodeling their home and whether making some renovations can help them get a better price, but we actually advise against it. Here’s why:
Remodeling may add value to your home, but that doesn’t mean you will get back all the money you put into it. What you really want to do is minor cosmetic work, so you get the negative impressions out of the way. There are easier and cheaper ways to do this than remodeling, we are going to talk about a few of these today.
1. Open up space
Do a major decluttering of your house, and get rid of anything you haven’t used in the last 6 months. Whether you put it in storage, donate it, or throw it away, clear out your home to open up space.
2. Clean
Do a deep clean of your home. This includes scrubbing floors, bathrooms, walls, and putting a fresh coat of paint on areas where you need to impress the buyer.
3. Change the smell of the home
You want the home to smell fresh and clean. Try not to cook with heavy spices or oils in the days leading up to a showing. Lighting candles is a great way to get rid of smells.
You don’t want to start any major remodeling work, because there is no promise the buyer will like what you do. They might have their own ideas for the home. It is better to sell the home in an as-is condition and reflect that in the sale price. You can still sell for top dollar with this method.
If you need specific guidelines or if you have specific questions about what to do to get top dollar for your home, give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you!
