Home Makeover Tips to Make Your Home Look Awesome

So you have got your home listed and firmly implanted that “For Sale” sign in the front yard. But is your home ready to be toured by would-be buyers? Ask any real estate expert and they will all tell you why it is important to give your home a nice makeover before showing it to potential buyers. First impression really matters.

Even if you are in a market where houses sell quickly, first impression is very important. So it’s a good idea to spruce up your house – it would convince the would-be buyer that it is well worth every penny you are asking. You can give your home a great makeover without having to spend a fortune.

If just a few homes are available on the market, you will probably not feel the need to spend loads of money on aesthetic improvements. Still, there are several relatively inexpensive things that you can and should do to attract buyers.

Here are a few things you should do to improve your home's external appearance:

·         Make sure that your lawn is well-maintained; don't forget to tidy up your landscaping.

·         Place a nice potted plant close to the front door. It will make your door area more attractive.

·         Make the doors look new by applying a fresh coat of paint.

·         Clean the windows to a sparkle.

·         Install a new doorknob. It will create a sense of greater security.

·         Your street numerals should be in place. Make sure that they are polished. You can also invest in a brand new set of numerals. 

·         Hang a seasonal wreath on the door.

·         If there are any loose shingles get them fixed before showing the house to potential buyers.

·         Repair your gutters and paint them.

The interior is as important as the exterior. When potential buyers enter the house, you should still be able to leave a positive impact on them. Here are a few things you need to do: 

·         Remove clutter. Clutter kills positive energy. It also makes your home look cramped and unattractive. Keep the toys well organized in closets or shelves. Leave the countertops in your bathrooms and kitchen empty. If that is not possible, remove as many items as you can.

·         If you have a lot of family photos, you need to remove them as well.

·         Hang fresh towels in the bathroom.

·         If the walls have rough spots, touch them up with paint.

·         Get your carpets cleaned before potential buyers walk in. You should vacuum clean the floor each morning.

·         If the faucets in your bathrooms or kitchen are leaky, get them fixed. You should also replace all non-functioning bulbs.

·         Open all curtains and blinds to let light in. Don't forget to turn the lights on before each showing.

·         If you have a lot of furniture, remove some of it.

·         Place some flowers and nice plants in attractive containers.

·         Clean your fireplace.

Of course, each one of us has our own sense of style. By doing these things you are not trying to fool potential buyers into believing that your home is the best. Instead, you are trying to show a simple and clean house with great potential.

Selling your home means that you should know the true value of the property. You can obtain a free home valuation report from Neighborhood IQ to find out how much a home is worth. Also, the Home Loan Advisor can analyze your property, current market conditions, local market comps, and other variables in our proprietary algorithm, and match you with potential lenders.