7 Fixes to Prepare Your House for the Spring Sales Boom

From Catherine Mitchell, The Intentional Realtor®™

Spring is one of the best times to sell a house. However, selling your house is not as simple as calling your Charlotte real estate agent and saying, “Put a sign out front; we’re ready!”

How to Prepare Your Home to Sell

The home you want to sell is one you may have lived in for a while. Selling can be hard, especially when you learn you need to make changes to the house before you can sell it. Making those changes can feel insulting, as though your house isn’t good enough to please people just the way it is. The truth is that buyers have a critical eye, and during the spring sales boom, more houses are on the market.

7 Fixes to Help Sell Your Home

1. Big repairs. If the roof is full of holes or the heating system is kaput, fix the problem. Few buyers are looking for a major home project before moving in. Some savvy buyers will accept a deal, but only after heavily negotiating the price. 
2. Kitchen. The kitchen sells the house. Charlotte real estate agents will tell you a kitchen remodel will fetch between 85 and 100 percent return on that investment. If you want to sell your house this year, get going on that kitchen renovation. If you can’t afford an entire remodel, consider changing the cabinets, countertops, or floors, or some combination. 
3. Bathrooms. Bathrooms are a big item on any homebuyer’s shopping list. If yours still has linoleum floors, it’s time to consider a makeover. 
4. Paint. A fresh coat of paint will brighten the space. Bold colors can be toned down to help buyers see the house in a more neutral way. 
5. Lighting. Homes with a good amount of light sell better. Change your lightbulbs, wash the curtains, and clean the windows. 
6. Floors. Whether you have hardwoods or carpets, it’s time for an early spring cleaning. But some floors need a little more help. 
7. Curb appeal. Plant a few flowers in the spring and make sure the lawn looks good. Repaint the fence and if the driveway is cracked, recoat the asphalt. If your trim needs a fresh coat of paint, especially white, that’s a good fix, too. 

Fast Fixes and Skips

While spending money on some things will help sell your home, you might be able to stage your way around some problems. Here are some fast fixes to get your home ready:
● Deep cleaning. You may be able to avoid replacing shower or bathroom tile if you hire a crew to do a deep clean and brighten that white.
● Skip big changes to the basement, garage, attic, and laundry room unless something is leaking or in need of serious repair.

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As The Intentional Realtor, my goal is to help you achieve the reality of home ownership.  I’ll do my best to make sure that you receive the best representation possible when it comes to buying a home and that you receive a quality home inspection from certified home inspector for what could be your future home, which is why securing a good Realtor is in your best interest to help you find the home of your dreams.

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