Work The Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is one of the biggest factors in selling any property. If the outside of your home isn't worth looking at, you won't be able to persuade anyone to look inside. Fortunately, curb appeal can be relatively cheap and easy to resolve.
Start by washing your windows and touching up any peeling paint around your home's exterior. If your home has a garage, take into account your garage doors. If they are old or damaged, now is the time to replace them. If you have a concrete or asphalt driveway, repair any cracks or holes. Repair and paint any fencing you have around the perimeter of your property. Mow, weed, edge and trim your lawn so that it's attractive and neat. Plant easy-to-maintain flowers in flower beds (we love wildflowers for their colorful simplicity) and add a few artificial flowers and plants around the property for visual appeal. As you can see, it doesn't take much but a little elbow grease and some minor repairs and purchases to make your property's exterior attractive to potential buyers. |
Fix Up Any Problem Areas
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Make The Property Feel Homey And Lived InRegardless of whether or not you'll be living in the flip, renting it out until it sells or just staging the property for resale, you're going to want it looking cozy and lived in so potential buyers can imagine living in the home themselves.
Make sure your fixtures and finishes are neutral in color and design (you can never go wrong with a creamy white satin paint color). Choose affordable kitchen countertops like Corian (about $35-65 / sq. ft.) and laminate flooring throughout the main living space. If you have to replace windows, don't skimp; you can still purchase energy efficient windows and doors without having to sacrifice quality. Try to show the home as lived in and comfortable, with simple furnishings. If you do have a temporary tenant staying in the home until it sells, ask them to keep photographs, collectibles and other personal effects to a minimum. |
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