Selling a House: Make Your Home Stand Out

In today’s market and the increased choices buyers have when shopping for a home, one of the most important factors you need to consider (other than price of course) when getting your home ready to sell is the condition of the home.

Condition reigns supreme over all else.  Buyers have so many choices right now that anything that looks like it needs work can be enough to kill your chances of selling.  People prefer move-in condition, so if your property isn’t, you probably need to do what it takes to make it that way.  It’s worth the money to remove old wallpaper, paint, replace carpet, and replace the roof if it’s almost at the end of its life.  Offering an allowance doesn’t work in the market we’re in now because buyers tend to overinflate the costs of these improvements, anticipating double or triple what it will actually cost you to just go ahead and do it now. 

Plus, with the number of homes for sale, if yours is the one that needs to be painted, chances are it’s also the one that won’t sell. 

There are exceptions, such as homes that need a complete overhaul, so it’s a good idea to discuss your home and your plans with a real estate agent before getting started.

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