SIMPLE TIPS TO SELL FOR MORE MONEY ...AND IN LESS TIME
S E V E NS I M P L E T I P S T O S E L L F O R M O R E M O N E Y
. . . A N D I N L E S S T I M E
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c a n d r a s t i c a l l y i n c r e a s e
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b y t h o u s a n d s
T I P # 1
P A I N T T H E W A L L S
Buyers have a tough time visualizing themselves living in a home that has a different
design scheme than they're used to. So make it easy for buyers by giving them a neutral
color palette to work with. Fresh paint will also brighten the home, make it appear new,
and mask any offensive smells.
N E U T R A L I Z E Y O U R H O M E F O R B U Y E R S
T I P # 2
C R E A T E M O R E S P A C E
Anything that opens the space and creates a sense of flow in the house is generating a
response from buyers right now. Just by rearranging or removing furniture pieces, you
can really modernize the look and feel of your home.
O P E N F L O O R P L A N S A R E I N
T I P # 3
H I R E A G A R D E N E R
Mow the lawn, trim the shrubs, and cut the trees. Unsightly curb appeal can easily lower
the perceived value of your home. A $400-$500 investment in landscaping can yield
four times that!
C U R B A P P E A L C O U N T S
T I P # 4
D E F I N E T H E S P A C E
Undefined spaces create doubt in the mind of a buyer. And doubt can kill a sale before it
even starts. Instead, make sure that all spaces are clearly defined. Remove the treadmill
from the living room, convert the office back into a bedroom, and hide the toys that have
been playing in the dining room.
R E M O V E A L L Q U E S T I O N M A R K S
T I P # 5
C L E A N T H E B A T H R O O M S
It may not be economical to do a full bathroom renovation. However, it is possible to
spend a few hundred dollars on a bathroom refresh. Replace frosted glass with clear glass,
clean the grout, remove rust stains, apply fresh caulk, update doorknobs, replace faucets,
and install a low-flush toilet.
B A T H R O O M S C A N B E D E A L B R E A K E R S
T I P # 6
S P R U C E U P T H E F L O O R S
Broken tiles and squeaky floor boards can be fixed easily and make a huge difference in a
buyer's impression. Remove wall to wall carpeting and vinyl flooring. Instead, opt for
hardwood or tile, if the budget allows.
T H E F I R S T T H I N G A B U Y E R W I L L N O T I C E
T I P # 7
H I R E A H A N D Y M A N
Repair leaks, replace rusty rain gutters, inspect the furnace, caulk the corners, replace
the drawer pulls, and weed the flower beds. These kinds of repairs go a long way
toward value.
B A S I C M A I N T E N A N C E G O E S F A R
S E L LW I T H S U C C E S S