When it comes to selling your property, there are six tips you need to know to maximize profit.

First Impressions

You never get a second chance to make a first impression regardless of how nice your house might be. Be welcoming and make people feel safe by improving the exterior. It’s as easy as adding shrubs and flowers. Perhaps a small bench, a vase of fresh-cut flowers, and even cookies. Remember, the money you invest in your home’s curb appeal will yield a 100% return.

Skip the Costly Renovations Except When It Comes to the Kitchen

Quick adjustments really pay off. Do repaint the walls, spruce up the curtains, double-check all doors for alignment, repair leaky faucets, clean the grout, and replace doorknobs and cabinet hardware. One big renovation you should definitely consider making is updating your kitchen. If the kitchen is outdated, a buyer may deduct $10,000 or more from your asking price. There are many advantages to redesigning your kitchen and most home sellers recover about 85% of their investment. Painting and new cabinet hardware are quick cost-effective improvements but investing in at least one piece of high-end stainless steel equipment will significantly modernize the room.

Maximize the Light 

The second thing buyers want after location is good lighting. Increase the resale value of your house by making it as bright as possible. Remove drapes, clean windows, replace lampshades, use brighter light bulbs, and trim plants outside to maximize the light.

Send Your Pets Away 

You love your pets but many buyers dislike their smells and hair clinging onto their clothing. Pet belongings make a house seem crowded and lived-in. You want prospective buyers to picture themselves in your house as if it were already theirs, not yours. So have someone take care of them during your open house.

Remove Personal Items 

It’s hard for potential buyers to picture themselves in a home full of personal belongings like family photos and memorabilia collections, so you will want to tuck your personal effects away. 

Once you have your house tidied up and free of your personal effects and pets, a professional staging company can maximize the space by rearranging your furniture and adding extra touches here and there. Consider hiring one.

Be Ready to Show

You never know when a buyer will stroll through the door so keep it tidy and be available to guide a last-minute tour. Keep the kitchen and bathrooms spotless and the dust bunnies away from the corners. 

Sell Your Home Today

This is the time to take advantage of the market and sell your home for top dollar! Call us now to schedule a free home evaluation where we will let you know exactly what you can expect to sell your home for. In addition, we can tell you which of these tips to best implement for your situation, and we will provide you with a net sheet that will show you exactly what you can put in your pocket after all closing costs. This is all free and no obligation! We also offer various programs and guarantees such as our 100% Asking Price Guarantee where we guarantee we will sell your home for 100% of the asking price or we will pay you the difference. Call us now at 304-316-6412 to sell your home for top dollar in your preferred time frame!