You’ve decided it’s time to sell your home and move on. But before placing it on the market there are several things you’ll need to do to make your home more enticing to buyers. If you follow these tips, your abode will attract all these buyers to the yard.
First you want to stop and really look around your home. Remember those small repairs you’ve been putting off? Now is the time to get them all done.
“Any repairs should be made prior to listing,” local realtor Steve Pizzuto told Hotspots Magazine.
Repairs and upgrades
When it comes to repairs, you want to look for missing floor tiles, panels, loose drawer handles – anything that could put off a potential buyer.
In fact, you might want to upgrade any dated light fixtures, ceiling fans, drawer pulls and handles.
Pizzuto said that any kitchen or bathroom improvements that you make always add to the value of your property.
Check your walls to make sure the paint isn’t chipped or faded. Also, check for fingerprints or dents. You might want to wash your walls or even repaint them.
“A fresh coat of paint makes the place smell a little bit newer and fresher,” Pizzuto explained. “It makes it feel fresh and clean.”
Jerry Polis, owner of Broward Boys Painters, said that getting the exterior or your home painted before you list is a good idea, if it’s needed.
“It can change the whole look and make it newer and contemporary,” he said. “We’re not doing anymore South Beach colors, that is gone.”
Declutter
Pizzuto said it’s best to clean up all of your clutter.
“Especially magnets on the refrigerator,” he said. “And everything needs to be taken off of counters.”
It’s good to take away anything personal because you want buyers to be able to picture themselves in your space. This means removing family photos and anything else that makes the house feel like it’s already occupied.
Every space needs attention – even the closets. You want to tidy them up because future buyers will be opening up every door and every cabinet.
Pizzuto said that some sellers get a storage space to remove their items to make the home appear bigger and less personal.
Indoor, outdoor
People often forget to check all of their doors and windows. In addition to cleaning these areas, make sure they open and close smoothly and are properly sealed.
After you go through every room, drawer and closet in your home and make sure things are neat, clean and pristine, do not forget the outside of your home. If your home is a gift, this is its shiny wrapping.
Pizzuto also said that it’s important to take care of your lawn, prune your garden and clean up the area to show your home to its best advantage. Perhaps you want to consider hiring a professional landscaper.
“Make the lawn look nice to give it curb appeal,” he said.
Steve Pizzuto
Realtor
realtorsteve99@yahoo.com
954-873-2830
Broward Boy’s Painters
954-341-2400
