Tips For Selling A House
Here's some tips for selling a house that might get you more money in less time
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First off, you need to look at your house
through new eyes. You're probably used to all
the little quirky things that need a bit of fixing up
and don't look quite right, but to a prospective
buyer, these things can be a real turn off. Some
important areas to concentrate on are the kitchen,
bathrooms and curb appeal. The goal is to make your
home look homey!
One of the most important tips for selling a house
is to get some curb appeal.
The buyer first
impression as he walks up to the house should be warm
and inviting.
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You want them to feel like you take
good care of the house so no bare spots of dirt or
dead plants! Some color is great and you can buy
flowers pretty inexpensively. Don't forget to trim
any overgrown bushes and remove anything that is dead.
Keep the lawn well manicured. Don't feel bad about
spending money on the landscaping as this could very
well result in a higher price for your home!
The kitchen is a key area for many buyers so
consider these tips for selling a house when it comes
to this room. You want to make sure you have updated
appliances. Those 70's look avocado and gold pieces
will be a huge turn off to the buyer. Investing in
some newer appliances will go a long way towards
selling your house for top dollar, but if you simply
cannot afford it, try changing the color with some
appliance spray paint.
If your flooring is worn, it is well worth it for
you to have a new floor installed. You can get this
done quite reasonably and many areas have vans that
will come right to your house with a selection of
linoleum that you can pick out and then the guy comes
back a couple of days later and installs it - can't
get much easier than that!
If your cabinets are unappealing, adding some paint
in a neutral white or cream is a great tip that can
lighten up the kitchen and make it look more inviting.
You can also put in new knobs to give it a little
pizzaz.
Like the kitchen, the bathroom is a key area for
buyers. The same kitchen tips for selling your house
apply here with the cabinets and linoleum. Also, make
sure there is great lighting. You may consider
replacing sinks it they are really old and grubby
looking.
Throughout the house, one of the biggest tips for
selling a house for top dollar is to make it seem
inviting. Set up conversation areas in the living
room with some great accents. You can shop at flea
markets, consignment stores and yard sales to get
accent items and furniture at huge discounts. People
like warm colors so if your walls are stark white,
consider painting. Also, if you have outdated
wallpaper, invest in some elbow grease and paint to
remove it and replace with a warm toned but neutral
paint.
While you're sprucing up your house, you want to also do a little leg work to make sure you are getting the most in your pocket.
Check Commission Rates in Your Neighborhood
to make sure you are not overpaying your realtor. Of course, you'll want to get a realtor that knows the market so that they price your house for the most
you can get without overpricing.
How much profit you can make on the sale of your principal residence? Find out
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