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The San Diego Home Inspector has put together a list of 10 things you can do to help you sell your home. We hope this resource will help your house stand out from the other homes on the market and help it sell faster. Doing these things will cost a few dollars but we believe you will get your money back and more when you sell your home. We truly hope that this list will help you turn your “For Sale” into a “Sold”.
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can help turn
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‘For Sale’
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‘Sold’
1. Get a Realtor or agent
Get help from a professional. Get a good real estate agent
to help you sell your home. Check references and associations to make certain you
are getting someone with the skill to sell your property.
2. Get a Pre-listing Inspection
Home inspections aren’t just for the buyers. A pre-listing
inspection gives the seller a head start in the house-selling process. A home inspection
will help the seller discover any potential ‘deal-breakers” before the buyers have
a chance to uncover any. The home inspector helps the seller determine what inexpensive
maintenance repairs can be done to make the property more desirable. Find the best
Home Inspection firm in your area. A pre-listing inspection can give the seller an
edge over the competition.
3. Touch up the paint
A fresh coat of paint is the fastest, most cost-effective way
to update the look of your home. Consider using neutrals rather than bright colors
that appeal only to you. Don’t overlook the exterior trim that is in need of touch
up paint.
4. Reduce clutter
To prepare your house for sale, you must reduce the amount of clutter
in a home. Remove stacks of papers, toys, excessive furniture, and anything that
make rooms feel smaller. Many homes contain too much furniture. Rid your house of
all but a few family photographs and collectibles. Try to make your home restful
on the eyes.
5. Perform routine maintenance
Attempt to exceed a buyer’s expectations from the very
beginning. A well-maintained home helps to build buyer confidence and trust. Clean
the interior of the house. Paint the things that need paint. Change your furnace
filter. Make certain your landscaping is spruced up. All of these things will help
support the value of your home.
6. Look objectively at your home
Try to see your home as others will see it. Be as
objective as possible when evaluating your decorating style. Will others find your
kid’s art appealing? Are your furnishings horribly dated? You may want to ask an
objective 3rd party about the appearance of your home.
7. Use ‘Aromatherapy’
Our sense of smell is directly related to the emotions we feel.
Try adding a wonderful scent to make your house feel like a home. You can use scents
that have a broad appeal like fresh baked cookies, fresh-brewed coffee or cinnamon.
However, avoid scented sprays that cause buyers to wonder what you’re trying to cover
up.
8. Thoroughly clean your house
Do it yourself or you can hire a professional cleaning crew for a few hundred bucks. In either case, cleaning your home makes it much more inviting and gives the perception of more value. Don’t overlook cleaning your carpets.
9. Brighten with lighting
Open up drapes and turn on lights. You may want to buy a few mood lighting fixtures to further add to atmosphere. A brighter home shows better and is perceived as more pleasant.
10. Update on a Budget
Replace the old kitchen faucet, buy a new shower curtain, or add some fresh living plants. There are many small things you can do that will add to the value of your home…without breaking the bank.
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