Small Improvements to Help Sell Your Home Profitably and FAST

Have you ever wondered what are some of the things you could do to improve your home to increase the value of your house upon re-sale?

Despite recent improvements in the housing market, home sellers interested in selling quickly for the maximum dollar amount should consider making some small improvements to positively affect the bottom line and decrease time on the market. A home that appears well cared for with recent updates will stand out from the competition. Updates do not have to be a $50,000 newly renovated kitchen. Think small and spend your money wisely.

Start with the outside by checking curb appeal. A house that looks well tended on the outside will draw buyers in!

On the inside, start at the ceiling and work your way down. Repair or replace broken doorknobs, light switches, etc. If you cannot remember when a room was last painted, consider painting, being sure to choose a neutral color. If your furniture is old or mismatched, consider slipcovers and some new, inexpensive throw pillows. If you have dirty carpets, rent a rug cleaner and get busy cleaning the carpets. This is especially important if you have pets or rooms with high foot traffic because making your house look and smell its best will enable buyers to see themselves living there.

Remove clutter and depersonalize because you do not want to distract your potential buyers with personal items. Since you are selling your house and moving, you might as well start packing up personal collections, photographs, and other items for your move to a new home. Packing now will make the stressful time of moving day a little easier by having most of your things ready to go into the moving truck. If this is an option, consider moving out and renting elsewhere. This will free up your home for multiple viewings at any time of the day, without you being disturbed.

Turn on the lights! When your house is being shown, do not forget to turn on every light in the house, and open all blinds and curtains to make your home appear light-filled and inviting. Remember, you are selling space—make your entire home look as spacious as possible by placing your overflowing stored items from over-packed closets, basements, and sheds in a storage rental unit. Buyers will be impressed with how much storage space your house has if everything is not falling out of the closet as the door is opened.

There is really no need to break the bank to get your house sold quickly. A few well chosen updates as well as removing clutter by packing up personal items will work wonders in making your home appear more spacious and appeali