Welcome to the third installment of my "Tips For F.S.B.O.'s". Please click on links below for my earlier F.S.B.O. tips.
Outside the Budget?
1. Because the outside of your house is the first glimpse of your
home potential buyers see, you definitely want it to be visually pleasing.
Of course, some fixes, like replacing an old porch or re-roofing are
more expensive and time consuming. You should really evaluate
very carefully whether or not it is worth your time to make such fixes
especially if you are selling the house below market value or just want
to sell as soon as possible. (With anything that requires a hefty price
tag to fix, check with a real estate agent before investing in any repairs)
We’ll be happy answer any questions you may have concerning cost
versus value.
3. Costly improvements do not always improve the resale value
To make up for the cost of improvements, you may have to adjust the
price of your home (which could price your home out of the market).
4. However, there are other fixes, such as cleaning windows and
picking up yard clutter, that are cheap and easy. If you have any junk
on a front porch or sitting in your yard, call the waste removal dept. in
your city. A representative can give you the phone number for the office
responsible for picking up larger items that your regular trash collector
cannot or will not.
5. Also remember that lighting is a cheap fix. Because many
home buyers drive by your home after dark, keep the attraction
going from day to night. Turn on your outdoor lighting in the front
and back yards at dusk. To enhance your nighttime appeal, you
may want to consider installing lighting on driveways, walkways and
around trees. You could even install an attractive light fixture on
your front porch, if your budget allows.
Overall, when you look at the outside of your house, it should
be clean, safe and inviting. And remember--always ask yourself,
would I live here?
Keep an eye out for F.S.B.O. Tips Part 4, coming soon!
Thanks!
Tara Painting
email: Tara2000@comcast.net
Cell: (904) 874-3569
www.JacksonvilleRealEstateFinder.com
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