Top Tips for Getting Top Dollar for Your Home!
Selling soon and hoping to get top dollar for your home? Yeah, you are!
To help, here are a few tips we at Irish Realty share with sellers that time and again lay a solid foundation for max profit at closing:
Focus on Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything, and you only get one chance. Making sure your lawn is spruced up and looking good can guarantee that potential buyers will have a great first impression when driving up to the house for the first time. Think shiny new mailbox, pressure-washed driveway and sidewalks, trimmed trees and hedges, fresh mulch, and seasonal color. Even the littlest change can make a huge impact!
De-Personalize Your Home
You want the potential buyer to envision themselves living in your home and de-personalizing can help them do that. Tuck the family photos and mementos away and swap them out with neutral artwork or nothing at all. You may even want to consider hiring a professional stager such as our partner Designed to Flourish.
Jazz Up the Kitchens
It’s true that kitchens sell houses. Plus, you’ll get around 85% of your money back when you sell. The easiest updates? Painting and new cabinet hardware—just choose neutral colors that will appeal to a wide range of buyers.
Maximize Natural Light
Your goal should be to create a bright and inviting space. Think clean windows, airy lampshades, and high-wattage light bulbs. You can even remove drapes and blinds altogether if privacy isn’t a concern. If your home doesn’t lend to an abundance of natural light make sure to replace all burned-out light bulbs and use bulbs of the same type in the same space.
Maximize Natural Light
Your goal should be to create a bright and inviting space. Think clean windows, airy lampshades, and high-wattage light bulbs. You can even remove drapes and blinds altogether if privacy isn’t a concern. If your home doesn’t lend to an abundance of natural light make sure to replace all burned-out light bulbs and use bulbs of the same type in the same space.
Choose an Agent Wisely
An agent who knows your neighborhood and what buyers are looking for is a must. Bonus if they are tech-savvy and know how to use social media to get your home sold.
These are just a few ideas on how to get top dollar. We are here to help and can lend advice and resources for home renovations and interior design. If you’re interested in learning about larger projects that could add more value to your home check out this blog about four additional improvements you can make to add value to your home.