From IAHSP® – International Association of Home Staging Professionals®
The spring real estate market is approaching, offering homeowners an excellent opportunity to sell their properties. To maximize your home's appeal and value, consider the following 6 tips to help your house be more marketable:
1. Enhance Curb Appeal
First impressions are crucial. Improving your home's exterior can attract more buyers and potentially increase its value. Simple upgrades like painting the front door can add up to 10% to your home's value. For example, a new front door, costing between $500 and $4,500, can significantly boost curb appeal. Make sure to freshen up any groundcover such as mulch or rocks, remove weeds and get rid of any dead plants. Add some bright perennials for a splash of color.
2. Declutter and Depersonalize
A clean, organized space allows buyers to envision themselves living in your home. Remove personal items, excess furniture, and clutter. This not only makes your home appear more spacious but also helps buyers focus on its features. Get the advice of a professional home stager to advise you on what to remove and how to arrange your rooms for maximum effect.
3. Make Necessary Repairs
Address minor issues like leaky faucets, cracked tiles, or chipped paint. These small repairs can prevent potential buyers from perceiving your home as neglected. A well-maintained property suggests to buyers that it has been cared for, reducing concerns about future problems. Touch up any areas that need painting such as baseboards, doors, and wipe down any grime from doors where people grab them to open and close. Do the same thing with your cabinets throughout the house. A clean house is more appealing to buyers.
4. Stage Your Home for the Target Buyer
Staging highlights your home's best features and helps buyers imagine living there. When selling a house, it is ALL about the BUYER and what they want to see in a property they want to make their home. From paint colors to furniture and art styles, you want your house to appeal to the target buyer, so they make an offer. Houses that appear dated with furnishings that are older and paint colors that are not on trend can cost you thousands of dollars in the sale from sitting unsold for weeks.
When Staging, arrange furniture to showcase space and functionality, ensure each room has a clear purpose. Professional staging can lead to quicker sales and higher offers. You can locate professional stagers at www.iahsp.com directory, and at www.Stagedhomes.com.
5. Highlight Attractive Features
Mentioning desirable features in your listing can increase your home's appeal. For instance, highlighting a "remodeled" kitchen can raise the sale price by nearly 4%, adding approximately $13,194 to the average U.S. home. Upgrades like soapstone countertops, white-oak flooring, and outdoor showers are particularly attractive to buyers.
6. Schedule Your Listing Strategically
Timing can influence your sale's success. Listing your home during the week of April 13 to 19 has been identified as optimal, with homes selling faster and at higher prices during this period. Properties listed in this timeframe often receive more views and face less competition.
By implementing these strategies, you can enhance your home's appeal, attract more potential buyers, and achieve a successful sale in the competitive spring real estate market.
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