5 Upgrades that Will Help You Get Your Home Sold
Posted by Lisa Udy on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 at 5:42pm.
As a Calgary Realtor® I know that when placing your home on the market, you clearly want to get as much for it as possible.
One way you can make this happen is to make some simple upgrades. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a great deal of money to make this happen. In fact, here is a look at 5 simple upgrades you can make to help get your home sold.
Upgrade #1: Create More Storage Space When looking for a home, most buyers are interested in one with plenty of storage space that is also easy to access.
By finishing an attack or basement or by installing some flooring to make a closet or other storage space more attractive, you are likely to attract more buyers.
Upgrade #2: Paint Walls and Add Moulding You might be surprised by just how much a fresh paint job can liven up and transform the look of a room. In fact, painting your walls is the simplest and least expensive way to add value to your home.
When painting your walls, be sure to select a neutral color that will be attractive to a wide range of buyers. Also, keep in mind that lighter colors help make interior space look larger, so steer clear of dark colors. You can further improve the look of the space by adding a base or crown mouldings.
Upgrade #4: Upgrade the Bathroom
After the kitchen, the bathroom is the second most valuable room in the house.
You can upgrade your bathroom by simply replacing the toilet and shower head as well as installing shelves for more storage or a surface-mounted medicine cabinet. Be sure to also clean the grout and to replace any tiles that may have been cracked or otherwise damaged.
Upgrade #3: Upgrade Your Kitchen Since the kitchen is the single most valuable room in most houses, you can help get your home sold by making a few simple upgrades to this room. You don’t have to gut your kitchen, however, to make it more attractive to potential buyers.
Rather, simply refacing your cabinets or replacing your hardware can go a long way toward impressing buyers. Depending upon the neighbourhood where your home is located, you may also need to upgrade your countertops to granite.
Upgrade #5: Improve Upon the Landscaping Well-maintained and laid out landscaping will significantly improve the curb appeal of your home, which will help attract a greater number of potential buyers.
Simple things such as removing weeds, keeping the lawn mowed and cutting back overgrown trees and shrubs will go a long way toward improving the appearance of your home. To give your landscape an extra boost, consider planting some bushes and placing some flower pots along near your entryway.
About the author: Crystal Tost is an award winning Realtor® that specializes in Calgary Real Estate where she has been selling real estate for over 15 years.
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Share3 Responses to "5 Upgrades that Will Help You Get Your Home Sold"
1,2 and in most cases #5 can be done fairly cheaply and make a drab home really sizzle. Bathrooms/Kitchens can also be upgraded on a modest budget, so long as they aren't gutted. Good tips...very useful information!
Posted on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 at 4:34pm.
Hi Anita!
Thanks for stopping in, good to see you! :)
Posted on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 at 4:36pm.
I like your advice. I deal in Apartment Buildings and these are very important for fixing up multi family properties too. I especially like the part about the landscaping. What a great value!
Posted on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 12:10pm.