Transform your home with these simple upgrades for maximum profit.
How do I get the most bang for my buck when it comes to home improvements? While May is typically peak selling season, we have not been in a normal market since COVID. That’s why I suggest getting your home on the market as soon as possible to capitalize on the low housing inventory.
When selling, think of yourself as a buyer. Since 92% of people begin searching for homes online, creating that first impression is important. But what are people actually looking for when looking for a home? Here are three home improvement tips that will give you the greatest return:
1. Boosting curb appeal. A buyer’s first look at the exterior of your home sets the tone for the buyer's perception. To improve your home’s first impression by having good landscaping, maintain a clean and manicured look with fresh mulch, trimmed hedges, and pruned trees.
2. Pressure wash your exterior. Pressure washing, when done right and by a professional, can make your house look freshly painted. But do not stop with the house and do the whole exterior, including the driveway and sidewalks, but especially your front door. Your front door should look clean and inviting. If the front door is not freestyle stained, stain it or paint it a dark color like navy blue, charcoal gray, black, or white, which are good color choices and would look good online. Also consider replacing your front door if needed.
"Since 92% of people begin searching for homes online, creating that first impression is important."
3. Hire a professional stager. Hiring a professional stager can help make your home look neutral and inviting. You can even give them a to-do list of the things that you want them to improve in your house. Open floor plans are sought-after, so consider furniture placement that maximizes this feeling. Most of all, they can also help you declutter and remove personal belongings to clear up some space.
4. Save on remodeling. Before spending tons of money on a kitchen remodel, consult a real estate professional. They may suggest cheaper upgrades like doing a paint job, adding fresh bed sheets, and making the house look brighter by swapping dark curtains with white ones, or making the room appear brighter with the help of opening your windows and turning on bright lights.
Ready to take the next step in maximizing your home's value? We can send you a whole list of ways to make your home beautiful for your buyers. We have a Make It Pretty program, but we also recommend trusted stagers and over 57 agents in our company ready to assist you in selling your home in Houston and all the surrounding areas and beyond.
Let us take the stress of selling your home off your shoulders. If you want to sell your home, get it on the market the right way, which will bring you the most money. Go to our website: TriciaTurnerGroup.com. You can also give us a call or send us an email, and we’ll be here to help.
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