Attract Home Buyers With These Easy Upgrades
11 Minor Upgrades to Help Attract Buyers
If you are getting ready to sell your home and wondering where to invest your time and money to make your house more attractive to buyers, here are 11 easy projects that will uplevel your property. We’ll start by assuming you are in a seller's market, as we are now, and your house is in good condition overall. With that in mind, here are simple changes that will make your house shine!
Curbside appeal
This is the first impression potential buyers will have.
1. Does your landscape look healthy and vibrant?
Make sure your yard and garden beds are clean and weed-free. This includes pulling weeds that are growing in sidewalk cracks.
2. Prune and trim your trees and shrubs.
Beautiful, healthy trees are a big plus for home buyers. Invest in the services of an arborist as they can assess the health of your trees and shrubs, and prune them as needed. A professional arborist will also advise you on whether any trees or shrubs should be removed.
3. Mulch is your friend!
A layer of new mulch in your garden and tree beds gives your landscape a polished look. Shredded hardwood bark and wood nuggets are great options; just be sure to stick with natural colors rather than the dyed varieties that can look artificial.
4. A tidy lawn is a must-have
Keep your lawn mowed and edged, especially along your garden beds, sidewalk, and driveway. An overgrown lawn will detract always from the beauty of your home.
5. Add color
Brightly colored annuals and potted plants will call attention to your home and landscape and enhance the curb appeal.
6. Clean and refresh your patio, porch, and deck.
Comfortable seating and furniture, potted plants, an outdoor rug, and festive lights add to the ambiance and help potential buyers imagine relaxing there.
7. Replace and repair!
Broken railings and cracks in the asphalt or cement should be addressed. And, if your driveway shows significant wear and tear, you might consider installing a new one.
8. Refresh and update your mailbox and house numbers.
This is a simple but noticeable touch! And, a project you can have fun with.
9. Pressure wash the exterior walls of your home.
Remove dirt, dust, and mold and while doing so, don't forget the driveway, sidewalk, patio, and deck.
And now for the interior…
10. Update the fixtures in your kitchen and bathrooms
This includes lighting, faucets, drawer pulls, towel hooks, etc. For a contemporary feel, use brushed nickel or steel. An antique bronze finish is a fantastic option for homes with a modern/rustic, farmhouse, or industrial style. In more formal settings, polished nickel is always timeless. And in ultra-modern homes, chrome is a tried and true option.
11. And finally, a fresh coat of paint.
This is an easy and low-cost way to change the overall look of your home. Use light, neutral colors so potential buyers can imagine themselves and their belongings in the space. Note that using a neutral palette throughout the house makes it look larger. And neutrals also look fantastic in photographs.
Tackling small projects like these, one at a time will make the process of refreshing your home less daunting.
We hope you find our suggestions useful and feel excited about getting ready to sell!
It's always helpful to speak with a professional realtor, and she or he can assess the condition and value of your home in relation to the neighborhood and overall market. If you are looking to sell your home in Guam, we would love to grab you a coffee and chat about how we can serve your needs and help your family move to the next chapter.
