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Selling on a budget? The best low-cost home renovations
Selling your home usually requires some staging maintenance. However, for those on a budget,
1. Painting – Whether you need to give the interior or
exterior—or both—of your home a facelift, painting is the cheapest and easiest
ways to keep your home looking fresh and well-maintained. With a bit of
patience, you can even do the interior paint job yourself, While leaving the exterior to a professional.
2. Landscaping - “A messy exterior automatically sends the
wrong message to buyers. Keep the grass cut, the garden happy,
and tools or toys out of sight. “If your budget allows, plant a few new trees or
add some outdoor furniture so buyers can envision themselves spending time in
your yard.
3. Accents – Linens, rugs, curtains, furniture covers – all of
these can be quickly refreshed for a relatively low cost, and they really can
amp your home's appeal. “Even a few throw pillows tailored to the color scheme
of the season you're selling can make an interior more inviting,
4. Energy efficient updates - If you can afford it, get
a few energy efficient features added to your home. They are a major selling
point right now. Budget depending, you can have new windows
installed, or just an energy efficient washer and dryer that you can offer as
an inclusion with your sale.
For more information on selling your home, please contact Mitchell Schwartz, MBS Real Estate Services.
The top five summer selling and staging tips
While the busiest home buying season—spring—is over
Buyers are still searching, and summer is looking like a prime time for selling your house.
With a little dedication, you can get your home sold by Labor Day.
Be open – “Having a flexible schedule can make or break
your summertime sale,” Between vacations and events, it may be hard to
find time to show your home. Buyers may want to stop by first thing in
the morning before dropping little Jimmy off at camp, or they may want to swing
by after dinner. Be sure to maintain an open schedule for showing, and your
home sale will happen much faster.
Focus on curb appeal – This is important in any season, but
during summer, your garden is growing faster than you can manage it. If you
don't have time to focus on the outside of your home, consider hiring someone
to take care of it during the period your home is listed.
Make an outdoor living space - In addition to a
well-manicured garden and lawn, your yard should have an outdoor living space,
if possible. No need to go install an outdoor kitchen; simply setting a table
next to the grill, or some comfortable looking chairs grouped together, will
look equally as inviting. “Allow your buyers to imagine themselves spending
their summer evenings lounging around your yard,” says Eisenberg. Sold
Watch the air temp – While we've covered how to make the
outdoor of your home inviting, you should also be focused on the interior. Too
much air conditioning and your buyers will be shivering all throughout their
house tour. No AC? They may be itching to get back out into cool air. Have a
comfortable temperature inside, and your showings will be more enjoyable, and
successful.
Embrace the season – Go through the home and lighten up any
accessories you can; throw pillows, hand towels, curtains and drapes should
feel light and bright. “Decorating for the season helps your potential
buyers feel a connection with the space, as it's in sync with the outdoor environment.
Think light blues, yellows, and greens,” says Eisenberg.
For more information on selling your home this summer, please contact Mitchell Schwartz, MBS Real Estate Services.
