S E V E NS I M P L E T I P S T O S E L L F O R M O R E M O N E Y

. . . A N D I N L E S S T I M E

A f e w h u n d r e d d o l l a r s ,

s p e n t o n j u s t

a f e w k e y t h i n g s

c a n d r a s t i c a l l y i n c r e a s e

t h e v a l u e o f y o u r h o u s e

b y t h o u s a n d s

T I P # 1

P A I N T T H E W A L L S

Buyers have a tough time visualizing themselves living in a home that has a different

design scheme than they're used to.  So make it easy for buyers by giving them a neutral

color palette to work with. Fresh paint will also brighten the home, make it appear new,

and mask any offensive smells. 

N E U T R A L I Z E Y O U R H O M E F O R B U Y E R S

T I P # 2

C R E A T E M O R E S P A C E

Anything that opens the space and creates a sense of flow in the house is generating a

response from buyers right now. Just by rearranging or removing furniture pieces, you

can really modernize the look and feel of your home.

O P E N F L O O R P L A N S A R E I N

T I P # 3

H I R E A G A R D E N E R

Mow the lawn, trim the shrubs, and cut the trees. Unsightly curb appeal can easily lower

the perceived value of your home. A $400-$500 investment in landscaping can yield

four times that!

C U R B A P P E A L C O U N T S

T I P # 4

D E F I N E T H E S P A C E

Undefined spaces create doubt in the mind of a buyer. And doubt can kill a sale before it

even starts. Instead, make sure that all spaces are clearly defined. Remove the treadmill

from the living room, convert the office back into a bedroom, and hide the toys that have

been playing in the dining room.

R E M O V E A L L Q U E S T I O N M A R K S

T I P # 5

C L E A N T H E B A T H R O O M S

It may not be economical to do a full bathroom renovation. However, it is possible to

spend a few hundred dollars on a bathroom refresh. Replace frosted glass with clear glass,

clean the grout, remove rust stains, apply fresh caulk, update doorknobs, replace faucets,

and install a low-flush toilet.

B A T H R O O M S C A N B E D E A L B R E A K E R S

T I P # 6

S P R U C E U P T H E F L O O R S

Broken tiles and squeaky floor boards can be fixed easily and make a huge difference in a

buyer's impression. Remove wall to wall carpeting and vinyl flooring. Instead, opt for

hardwood or tile, if the budget allows.

T H E F I R S T T H I N G A B U Y E R W I L L N O T I C E

T I P # 7

H I R E A H A N D Y M A N

Repair leaks, replace rusty rain gutters, inspect the furnace, caulk the corners, replace

the drawer pulls, and weed the flower beds. These kinds of repairs go a long way

toward value.

B A S I C M A I N T E N A N C E G O E S F A R

S E L LW I T H S U C C E S S