Easy Updates To Help Your Home Sell

If you are considering selling your home, it is much easier to catch the big repairs than to see the small details. However, buyers notice it all and even one squeaky door can signal issues to them. Here are a few last-minute, inexpensive tweaks that make a big difference in future buyers’ eyes:

• Clean/replace blinds - you can easily clean blinds with a damp cloth or replace broken ones. Broken ones can be a sign of poor maintenance.
• Silence squeaky doors and drawers - Buyers will cringe at the sound of squeaky doors or drawers. Simply use silicone spray in the door hinges and drawer tracks.
• Expand the space - Move furniture to the edges of the room to give the feel of a larger room. Open blinds and curtains to bring in more natural light.
• Make sure all the lightbulbs work - Potential buyers will want to see all the space and will try every light switch.
• Freshen the air - Odor-eliminating spray will keeps odors at bay.
• Pretend your house is a hotel - Make sure to make beds, fluff pillows, fold blankets neatly, and clear clutter to show your home at its best.
• Corral all seasonal decorations - Seasonal decorations will add clutter so keep it minimal and easily removable.
• Check the front door - Make sure the front porch is kept up and clean as this will be the potential buyer’s first impression of the home.

*Courtesy of Zillow.com

 

* Specific loan program availability and requirements may vary. Please get in touch with your mortgage advisor for more information.