Attention Home Sellers- Get your home ready for the market
by Brian Ortiz, Chicago Real Estate
Chicago IL Real Estate
One of the the first steps in selling your home is ensuring it's ready to be on the market in the first place. Sometimes sellers rush their homes onto the market without properly preparing for the public. It's also very important to consider early on any potential improvements that you may need to make. This can save you from future headaches or price negotiations down the line.
Typically I recommend the amount and kind of work that you should complete, depend largely on the price you intend to ask, the time you have to sell, and the current condition of the house. If your house is in good condition and you're pressed for time, doing smaller things can make a big difference. For example, new paint, re-grouted tile in the bathroom and kitchen, new carpet in the major traffic areas- are the kinds of things that can be relatively inexpensive for you yet important to potential home buyers.
Regarding major projects, avoid making any improvements that may come down to a matter of taste. For instance, most buyers will appreciate newly tiled bathroom floors or brand new professional roofing, but not all buyers will be swayed by an expensive swimming pool in the back yard or a wine cellar in the basement. Most importantly, make sure that the investment in your time and money for any project will be regained in the sale of your house.
I'd be more than happy to help with any questions you have as you move toward the sale of your home. Additionally please contact me if I you would like an idea of what your home improvement project may bring in return from future buyers. Please also visit my website, it is a great information resource for real estate. When you are ready to put your property on the market, I will see to it that it is marketed effectively. Please don't hesitate to call me with any of your real estate needs.
Best regards,
Brian Ortiz, Chicago Real Estate
http://www.brianortizproperties.com/
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