Selling your home can be an exciting and emotional experience, but it's important to remember that it's also a business transaction. To get the best return on your investment, it might be necessary to add value to your home before putting it on the market. Here are some strategies to help you do just that:

Make Updates and Small Repairs: Before putting your home on the market, take care of any small repairs or updates that need to be made. The kitchen and bathroom are two of the rooms that buyers like to pay attention to and where most people see a good return on their investment. Most of the time you don’t need to do a complete renovation to make updates (although sometimes it can be a good idea). Small fixes like painting the walls, patching holes, replacing old fixtures, fixing leaky faucets, etc., can make a big improvement in the overall appearance and value of your home.

Thoroughly Clean the Property: A clean home is a more appealing home. Before putting your home on the market, make sure it's thoroughly cleaned from top to bottom. This includes things like washing the windows, steam cleaning the carpets, and cleaning the grout in the bathroom. While you are cleaning the home it’s also a good idea to declutter rooms to remove personal items. A clean home will not only look better, but it will also help to create a good first impression for potential buyers.

Add Curb Appeal: The exterior of your home is the first thing that buyers will see. To add value to your home, make sure that the exterior and landscape is well-maintained. This could include mowing the lawn, planting flowers, adding a new coat of paint, and fixing any broken or damaged items.

Stage the Property: Staging a home is a great way to show buyers what the space can be used for. It also helps them to visualize themselves living in the home. When staging your home, focus on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere by adding furniture, accessories, and lighting.

Price it Right: The most important factor in selling your home is pricing it right. You don't want to price your home too high, as this can make it difficult to sell, but you also don't want to price it too low, as this can result in lost profits. Work with your Realtor to research comparable properties in the area to find out what similar homes are currently selling for and have recently sold for.

In conclusion, adding value to your home before putting it on the market is an important step in getting the best return on your investment. By making updates and small repairs, thoroughly cleaning the property, adding curb appeal, staging the property, and pricing it right, you can increase the appeal and value of your home. If you are interested in learning the price of your home I would be happy to provide you with a complimentary property evaluation. You can email me at joe@joebarlia.com or fill out the Let’s Connect form.

How to Add Value to Your Home Before Selling