5 Renovations That Make Your Home Appealing To Buyers
Posted by Tanya on February 20th, 2018
The real market is a very competitive one. There are thousands if not millions of houses on sale that offer similar features which means that if you want to outshine the competition you must put in the effort, time and money to make the property enticing. Although some real estate agents claim that they can do this for you, it is only you who knows your house well and it is up to you to make sure that the home is as inviting and welcoming as possible to all the potential buyers that come through the door.
At the end of the day, a good looking house will not only attract buyers, but it will also set the mood once they tour the property. Here are excellent renovation tips that will make your home appeal even to the choosy buyer:
1. Update the Kitchen
The kitchen has one of the highest ROI’s. In addition anyone who has ever sold a property successfully will tell you that the kitchen is usually at the top of most buyers’ list for appeal. So if you hook them with the kitchen, odds are the rest of the property will be a walk over. So upgrade the finishes, appliances and other materials.
2. Improve the curb appeal including the garage doors
Appearances matter a lot in real estate. One of the first things that most buyers look for when they arrive on a property is the external appearance and the way it blends into the neighborhood. Make sure the lawn and bushes are manicured properly and the exterior has an appealing fresh coat of paint. Also, upgrade, repair or even replace, all your outside doors including the garage doors! Yes, you read that right! In fact, according to Remodeling magazine 2016’s report on value vs. cost, as a home owner you can expect to improve your home’s appeal by at least 50 percent if you invest in a new garage door or renovate your current one. According to Evenglide Garage Doors, a garage door should contain both the aspects of form, texture, and context. It should be related to your home, and exteriors in an aesthetical way.
3. De-Clutter
Clutter and untidiness make homes look small and dirty which is not good if you are trying to appeal to buyers. In addition storing unnecessary items in the storage facility can really reduce your odds of selling the house to somebody who is looking for a spacious and open plan. So if you have a lot of possessions that you don’t use and you have nowhere to store them, get a small storage space for the items outside and let the items stay there until you finalize the sale. Also, note that your basement and garage are not the right places to store such possessions .Most home buyers usually want space in all the areas around the home. Make your home more spacious and it will definitely do wonders in your pocket!
4. Go for Neutral Colors
Repainting with natural colors will go a long way in bringing out the ’wow’ factor in the house. If it has bright colors, consider repainting with more buyer friendly colors. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you make the house look like a school or a prison! There are many neutral tones that can make the property look really attractive. Tan, off-white and gray are good examples.
5. Look to Your Lighting and Fixtures
Another important factor that most home buyers look for when searching for a house is lots of light. This is both artificial and natural. Furthermore, they want the property to look like something they can proudly associate with. Consider upgrading the light fixtures to make the rooms more contemporary and more vibrant. Also, try to bring in as much sunshine as possible. Natural light is not only enticing to buyers, but it also makes the home look bigger.
Bottom line
Your home’s first impression plays a very important role in your ability to appeal to buyers. So it is very important that you do everything possible to get it in excellent shape. These 5 tips combined with an appealing price will not only increase your home’s appeal to buyers substantially, but will also enhance the chances of getting your property sold .Good luck!
