No matter your circumstances, when you decide to sell your house, you want to make the most money possible. Of course, some factors that go into the final asking price are out of your hands, but there are some things you can do to increase your income potential. Start by following these tips:
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Spruce it up.
When selling your house, it needs to look good, both in pictures and in person. Hire a professional cleaning company to do a deep cleanse, get rid of clutter, and pack up personal belongings like pictures and knickknacks. No one wants to pay top dollar for a dirty, gloomy property.
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Go green.
Energy-efficient homes are all the rage these days, and if it makes sense financially, make your home greener. You can upgrade your hot water heater or replace the windows, water faucets or toilets. In some cases, you can write these improvements off on your taxes.
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Make some minor renovations.
Replace the front door or light fixtures. Add some professional landscaping to the yard or put in a patio. If your basement is mostly finished, complete the job if you can do so inexpensively. Talk to your agent about what sort of renovations you can make that improve your home’s value but do not send you over your budget.
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Add another bedroom.
If you can easily turn your attic or a place in your basement into a safe, healthy bedroom, do it. That way, when all the other homes for sale in your neighborhood are four-bedroom properties but yours offers five bedrooms, a person looking for more space might be willing to pay more for that extra room.
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Get an inspection.
Your house will eventually undergo an inspection before you sell it, but you do not want to encounter any surprises. Have your own inspection performed before you even put it on the market to see if there is anything you can do to improve the home’s value.
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Tone it down and lighten it up.
That dark red paint in your dining room may match your personality and decor, but many people see it as something else they have to fix after they buy the house. If you are selling your house consider painting over it with a neutral color. You may even want to add lighter colored slipcovers to your furniture. Also, rid your home of dark shades and curtains and let the sun shine throughout the rooms. Add lamps, replace old or low-wattage bulbs, and clean the windows.
If you need help selling your home, contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty today at 404.237.5000 to speak to an experienced agent.