Making your home more enticing to buyers
First impressions count! Buyers begin judging your home the moment they see it. They prefer to see homes
that are well-maintained, clean, and clutter-free. Home improvements should be high on your list. Make
needed repairs, upgrade kitchens and bathrooms if possible, and do some renovation work. All of these
actions will make a big difference in the selling price.
Renovations –
Which ones are market-smart?
Sometimes homeowners resist renovation
work because they fear they won’t recoup
the cost. But in many cases, minor renovations will more than pay for themselves.
Here are a few “market-smart
makeovers” you might consider:
• Kitchens – Consider putting in new
flooring, counter tops, appliances and
lighting, as buyers typically look for
updated kitchens. You’ll recover a large
percentage of your expenses upon
resale.
• Bathrooms – Opt for good lighting, large
mirrors, attractive fixtures and materials,
and plenty of storage. Repaint using
neutral colors.
• Energy-Efficient Improvements – Think
“green”! Energy-saving upgrades and
repairs that reduce fuel bills can be a
real selling point.
When considering renovations in anticipation of selling, there are two important
rules: don’t over-renovate, and be careful
not to make renovations which please
you personally, but which might turn off
prospective buyers. We will be able to
counsel you on which renovations are
likely to be good investments in terms of
your overall plan.
SELLER’S GUIDE
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