Weekly Tip for Nov 27: Four Home Updates to Make it Worth Putting on the Market

However, some updates will help you sell your house faster, and some will even help you get higher offers from buyers. You should consider the four updates below before you list your home. Many real estate professionals believe the best offers comes early in a listing, and almost all experts agree that first impressions count when buyers consider a home purchase.

• Finest Flooring

  The first update you should consider if flooring. When a potential buyer walks into a home, the last thing they want to see is dirty or dated carpet. The flooring in a house can do much to sway a potential sale. A pet stained carpet, cracked tile, or scratched hardwood flooring suggests the prior owners did not care for the home. Ugly carpet that’s in disrepair indicates to a potential buyer that maybe more unseen problems exist.

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• Perfection in Paint

  The next update that is worth considering before putting a home on the market is painting. Sellers should avoid dark and overly personalized paint colors and schemes when selling a home. Neutral colors allow buyers to see a home as a blank slate ready for personalization. Instead update walls in lighter and neutral colors, which will help to open up rooms and allow for more visualization.

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• Kitchen Care

  Another update that a seller should consider is a kitchen upgrade. Many high-end home buyers expect to see granite countertops. Similarly, many first-time buyers will be persuaded by granite countertops because they know they are high quality. While this update might be one that is costlier, in most housing markets it also has the biggest return on investment. If you can’t afford new countertops, look into other alternative upgrades in the kitchen like new handles and fixtures.

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• Bath Basics

  Finally, sellers should update showers and baths. Discolored or cracked showers and bathtubs look dirty. When a buyer walks into a bathroom, they want to get the sense of cleanliness. An upgraded or new shower and tub is another pricey update, but it’s an upgrade potential buyers will surely appreciate.

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While the fixes range in cost and effort, in a competitive real estate market it’s important to make sure that your house stands out, so you can sell it fast at the best price. Don’t forget about tech upgrades that can put your home over the competition. ADT home alarm systems can be a great way to interest buyers and get a unique selling point. You could also think about upgrading the yard, or the fireplace of other major fixtures.

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