Preparing a House to Sell, Seller Info

Affordable Home Improvements for this Real Estate Market

In our current real estate market, it doesn’t seem to make sense to sink money into a house that has lost value in recent years.  Consider this, if your goal is to sell the home you need to make it appealing to buyers.  There are two distinct groups of buyers right now:

1. Those looking for a whopping deal on a foreclosure or short sale
2. Those looking for an easy move into a privately owned home

The first doesn’t expect the house to be showroom quality because it’s such a great deal.  The second does have an expectation for the house to be well cared for, appealing, and move-in ready.  This series of articles is for the homeowner looking to make their home salable.

So as a homeowner, what should you consider to be the best investment for your improvement dollar?  At one time, it was an entire room renovation of a kitchen and the bathrooms, or professionally finishing the basement – but they are improvements that come with hefty price tags and may not provide  a solid return on your investment if you’re looking to sell now.

There are some affordable alternatives that provide impact while showing your home but go easier on your wallet. Here are the top improvements.  We’ll go cover each of these items in the coming weeks to provide you with ideas:

1. Kick it at the Curb
2. Give Bright Colors the Brush Off
3. Androgynize Rooms
4. Art is in the Eye of the Beholder
5. Let There Be Light!
6. Treat a Window Right
7. Bathroom ReTREAT
8. The Un-Dating Panel
9. Mini Kitchen Lift
10. Time to be Floored