No home, not even new construction is in perfect condition, but if you are trying to sell in this market you need get your home as close to perfect as you can. There is a lot of competition and you want your home to come out on top. Don’t get overwhelmed by an extra long to do list, some repairs will have more bang for the buck than others.
How do you decide which repairs to make first? You need to look at your home through the eyes of a buyer, and fix the items that they find most valuable. Don’t under estimate the impact of washing windows or getting the carpets cleaned. Often, routine home maintenance can make a big difference to buyers. If a home is clean and in good repair on the surface it gives buyers the sense that the home is well cared for and that there are not big problems under the surface.
According to a recent study by HomeGain there are four areas to concentrate on “Clean and Declutter”, “Lighten and Brighten”, Staging, and Landscaping. Different repairs bring varying returns on the investment in different parts of the country. According to the study just cleaning and decluttering can create a 578 percent return on average. Other repairs influencing selling price include repairing electrical or plumbing problems, replace or shampoo carpeting, paint interior walls, paint exterior walls, repair damaged flooring, update kitchen and bathroom.
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