Selling your home can be the start of an exciting adventure! Put your best foot forward from the beginning with these simple touch-ups that can add value when selling your home.
First, deep clean!
Yes, this is basic. But go beyond the usual decluttering, organizing and surface cleaning. Wash walls, baseboards, doors and door frames. Dust all ceiling fans. Clean the interior and exterior of all windows.
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors. In fact, this should be done regularly throughout the time your home is listed. Call in the professionals for rooms with carpet.
Conduct ceiling repairs and touch-ups.
The good thing about deep cleaning is you notice the little areas that need attention. Dust the ceiling as needed. If there are slight marks or imperfections, touch them up with matching paint.
Update lighting and fixtures.
Let’s shed light on one of the simple touch-ups that can add value when selling your home. Light bulbs! Make sure you use the same light bulbs throughout the house for a consistent, appealing effect.
Also, now is the time to update any older or broken light fixtures. In addition, it’s a good time to update plugs and light faceplates.
Update faucets.
Faucets in the bathroom and kitchen can become loose and leaky. Luckily, most homeowners can handle replacing these without the help of a plumber!
Replace door handles.
Doors should open easily on the first try. Avoid a “sticky” situation, and replace (or tighten) door handles.
Don’t forget cabinets and drawers!
Yet another one of the low-cost, simple touch-ups that can add value when selling your home involves storage. Cabinets and drawers should open smoothly! You just need a screwdriver to tighten loose hinges. Fix or replace any broken knobs or hinges. Replace drawer tracks if needed.
If the cabinets are painted, consider a fresh coat of paint.
Change all air and furnace filters.
Even if this is something you do every 90 days as recommended, replace the air filters. Sometimes the furnace is forgotten. Be sure to replace that filter every two to four weeks while your house is on the market.
Patch holes in the walls.
Get the putty knife and the drywall compound! Quickly fill in small holes. Larger holes may need to be sanded and touched up with paint.
Touch-up or repaint.
As mentioned, certain areas from walls to cabinets to baseboards may need to be touched up with fresh paint. However, sometimes it’s worth a whole new coat of neutral paint throughout the home.
If just one wall needs paint, consider an accent wall. It will draw the eye and make the room seem larger.
Have an outdoor deck? Replace broken, split or rotted wood.
A nice outdoor living space can be an upgrade, but buyers will notice if it’s not tip-top. Replace any broken, cracked or rotted wood. Select a darker stain to help blend the new wood with older pieces.
Summary
These 10 simple touch-ups may require a little elbow grease, but a little can go a long way. In the end, both buyers and sellers want the best value possible. Ready to touch-up and list? Contact Ryan Roberts to get started! For more homeowner tips, real estate trends and what’s on the market, keep reading our blogs!
