- CLUTTER– gives perception that there’s not enough storage; if you can’t sit on it or eat it, its clutter.
- DIRT– Mold, pet hair, grimy shower floors or doors, bugs, especially kitchens and baths- Grout!
- FIX IT OR FORGET IT! – Cracks in side walk, garage floors, cracks in walls, dollars come off the asking price, flooring deferred maintenance.
- PAINT COLOR– neutral, preferred buyer’s choices are nature, beiges, light tones, soft blue, taupe’s, tans. Grays are the hottest trending color. Prime over dark colors, also gets rid of odors.
- SMELLS– Pets, Mold, Filth, Shoes, Garlic- scent packets add it to your paint- bake cookies- open up the windows.
- OUTSIDE REPAIRS– Scrape Trim and paint.
- PLANTS– outside at the door.
- Embrace your architecture features
- CURB APPEAL– Front door in tip top shape- fresh paint and new hardware.
- BACKYARD/OUTDOOR SPACE– sand decks a semitransparent stain- light and white, every square foot shout be accounted for living space.
- 10 SECONDS to make a Great first impression.
- FIRE UP THE FIREPLACE– don’t block the fireplace, must be a focal point- mantel 4×4, paint fireplace wall with accent color
- FURNISH FOR SELLING– Give Huge returns.
- MONEY IS IN THE DETAILS- examples custom crown molding- chair rail- update dated door handles and knobs. This is a way to get a leg up on the competition.
- DESIGNATE a DINING SPACE– define and dress it up with dining fixture.
- Know your competition and be better.
- PAIR IT DOWN– Master Bedroom should be a sanctuary not storage or home office space.
- MASTER BEDROOM should be all about the bed- focal point of grandeur, luxury, comfort and elegance. Create instant luxury with Bed in a Bag and matching paint colors and window treatments.
- CLEAR OUT closet clutter.
- BATHS should feel like a spa.
- PRICED TO SELL not SIT. Buyers ask how long has the home been on the market and where do you think it is going to sell.
- Baths use high end materials- tile, thin-set, spacers, and grout over vanity- primp your vanity with enamel paint; if you paint change the mirror and the light fixture.
- Change the shower door.
- Tub refinishing- $250 to freshen up.
- Wisk your buyers away with accessories- spa lotions, new towels rolled up.
- Updating a kitchen can add thousands to an asking/sales price- kitchen is most important- cook up your kitchen- modest alterations.
- 100$ to stain, seal, replace hardware, use enamel or high gloss- Make your surfaces shine- The finishes are important!
- Counter-top! IF not food don’t have it there- Have it chopping ready! Granite remnants exp. 8’ piece $150
- UPDATED APPLIANCES– grease free- no caked on food- Stainless steel best- or inexpensive laminate sheeting.
- OPEN FLOOR PLANS– if considering a remodel- think about knocking walls down for an open concept.
- Go from Trash to Treasure- Junk room, clear out and stage as usable space.
- Match the back to its cover.
- Go with the flow to position furniture.
- Complete the picture- complete unfinished projects and make it move in ready.
- Go over the top- Take it up a notch! Take what you have and make it better!!
Courtesy of Susan Black
Northwest Integrity Real Estate, LLC
Cell: 623-694-5829