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Simple Fixes To Help Your Home Sell More Quickly

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Real Estate Agent with Real Living 1st Choice Realty

For sale signIf one of your New Year's Resolutions is to sell your Parkland home or Coral Springs home, there are a few simple steps you can take to help prepare it for showings. With a prospective buyer in mind, take a tour of your home, making a list of the good, the bad, and the not-so-bad. You may spot areas in need of major renovation; and areas which could benefit from just a basic touch-up. It's these latter areas which will likely yield the biggest return on your investment so, in preparation for making your home "buyer ready", consider these steps. Landscaping The first thing a buyer will notice is the outside of your home. Sometimes called "curb appeal", first impressions are very important to the sale of your home. Therefore, be sure to trim bushes, rake leaves, and clean up the yard in order to make your house seem more inviting. Clear unnecessary clutter from the yard and walkway to your home. Bedrooms Paint the walls of the room a light, neutral color to "open up" the space. Replace old light fixtures with new modern ones; replace all old bulbs; and consider adding a ceiling fan to each bedroom. This can increase the room's appeal. Bathrooms If your tub has seen better days, have it resurfaced. Remove mildew stains in, or around, baths and showers. Replace stained silicone seal and grout, where needed. Check all light fixtures for burned out bulbs. Add lighting, if necessary, to make the bathroom brighter. Kitchen Your kitchen might also benefit from sprucing up. Do not gut-renovate your kitchen. Rather, refinish or paint its cabinets. Install new, clean-looking handles. Add a new back splash, if you think it will help. You'll spend a small sum to make these improvements but the rewards can be more home showings, which can lead to more home offers, which can help you get the price you want for your property. Your home may also sell more quickly.

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Larry Atkins
State Wide Realty Co. - Farmville, VA
Veteran Owned & Operated

Jon, these are some great tips for sellers. My only advice would be to keep in mind to choose repairs that will allow you to get your money back with the sale of the home.

Jan 18, 2013 05:46 AM
Brian Rayl
Home Value Leads - Highland Park, TX
Active Agent and Co-founder Of Home Value Leads

Absolutely great tips. A little elbow greese can go a long way in selling your home faster and for more money. 

Jan 18, 2013 06:09 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

John - Thank you for sharing detailed information about simple fixes to help a home sell more quickly.

Jan 18, 2013 08:45 AM