Spring Home Improvement
It’s been said that there are three things that influence a home sale at any time: location, price and condition. The condition that your home is in can really influence interest from prospective buyers, even if the things they notice are minor cosmetic changes. Here are some tips for smaller home improvement projects you can get started on now, if you’re planning to list your home this summer.
Front Walk
The front of your house can be the first thing that prospective buyers notice about your house. Some brokers think that prospective buyers decide within 60 seconds if they’re interested in a house or not. It’s important to spend time weeding, mowing the lawn, and taking care of your flower beds. If you don’t have any landscaping done, it might be time to consider some. Decide how much of an investment you want to make in your home, and perhaps hire a landscaper. While some people might like a blank canvas as far as landscaping is concerned, it might be a turn off for others. Talk to your Bend Oregon realtor and see what their opinion is. They’ll know what buyers are looking for and be able to advice you as to whether or not you’ll see a return on your investment.
Indoors
A great tip if you’re selling your home is to pare down your belongs. If you have a closet stuffed full of clothes, it will make your closet look smaller. If you’re planning a move, it’s already a great idea to start waning down the possessions you don’t need. Eliminate the clutter from your home, to make the spaces open up.
Something that most sellers don’t consider, is getting rid of unneeded furniture. It doesn’t matter whether you’re moving a long distance away or a short one; no one wants to move an unneeded couch or armchair twice. If you don’t need it, chances are it’s cluttering your house. Getting rid of extras like this will help the appeal of your home.
A simple paint job can work wonders on dark rooms or nooks within your home. Remove the clutter from reading nooks or corners, and paint them a brighter color to let more light in.
Clean your carpets, especially if you have pets. While you may not smell your pets’ scent in the rug, people walking through your home will. Invest in a carpet cleaner or rent one, and clean all of the rugs and carpets in your home. If you’re lucky enough to experience warmer weather, throw open the windows in your house and let the rugs air out as they dry. This is essential to any spring cleaning session, but will go a long way if you have prospective buyers walking through your home.
Small Repairs
It may be a good option to hire your own home inspector or to ask what it is specifically that they look for. Make sure your home is up to code. You wouldn’t want to lose an offer, just because you fail a portion of the inspection. It will inevitably cost you less to fix things before a home inspection, as you’ll have time on your side. You won’t be in such a rush to find the contractor that can do the job the quickest.
