Yesterday, I talked about the "Designed to Sell" crew's recent show featuring advice for home sellers.
Their first hints are those a Realtor would find obvious:
1. De clutter. Buyers entering the house will see the boxes, piles of books and scattered belongings, and assume that there is insufficient storage.
2. Clean. This is without a doubt the cheapest thing you can do. Everything should shine, but put special emphasis on the kitchen and bathrooms. If the tile grout is discolored, consider re grouting...it make a major difference.
3. Fix it or Forget It. Buyers who see deferred maintenance will start mentally subtracting dollars for any repairs that aren't done, even if they are minor ones.
4. Go neutral. Paint is "money in a can." Bright or dark colors can be off-putting to buyers. Soft, nature inspired light colors are best...think "mushroom." And don't forget a good primer coat over dark colors. It will save you hours of extra work.
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