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Making Your Home More Marketable

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 As buyer activity increases due to today's record affordability, sellers can benefit from making their home stand out from the competition. A properly cared for home not only attracts more interest from potential buyers, but your tender loving care may also increase your home's value.


If your home is for sale or you are considering selling soon to take advantage of the busy spring market, here are a few small steps you can take to make it more marketable:

First impressions are important, so make sure that your home's exterior looks its best. Clear your yard of fallen branches and other debris that may be left after winter. In addition, regularly mowing the lawn and trimming back bushes and trees provides a well-manicured look and goes a long way in improving your home's curb appeal.

Going green is hot, and of course everyone wants to save money, making energy-saving updates a no-brainer. Consider installing compact fluorescent lightbulbs, low-flush toilets, insulated windows and even solar panels. Be sure to flaunt any energy-efficient features your home offers.

Review all parts of your home for areas that require minor repair. Small things such as peeling paint, a dirty lightswitch cover or a leaky faucet are usually easy and inexpensive to fix, yet help make buyers feel your home is well cared for. If you're looking to make major fixes, kitchen and bathroom updates tend to be the most valuable.


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