Top Ten Reasons Why Homes Sell For More Money...part 2

Top Ten Reasons Why Homes Sell For More Money part 2

Ever notice how some homes sell for higher prices than the home up the street from it? There is a reason for this and this post will give what they do that the home up the street didn't.

Below you will find the Top Ten Reasons Why Homes Sell For More Money. By following these tips you too can be one of those home sellers who get a higher price for their home. Buyers today are not content buying a home that does not seem inviting to them, unless they buy the home at a steep discount.

These tips will work for both the money strapped home seller as well as a home seller who has good resources to hire someone to do these 10 Insider-Tips for them.

5. Bathroom Duty.  Along with the kitchen the bathroom needs to look crisp and clean. Re-grout bathroom tile if steam cleaning does not do the trick. If needed re-glaze the bathtub. Change out the plumbing fixtures along with the electrical fixtures, plugs, and switches for an updated look.

6. Hardware Care.  Change all the electrical switch and plug covers throughout the house with one color for all. Replace rusty door hinges don’t paint as that will make it look worse. Add new cabinet knobs in the kitchen and bathrooms, but stay neutral and modern.

7. Fix The Floors.  Re-finish hardwood floors if polishing and buffing doesn’t bring them back to life. Steam-clean the carpet. Replace old school vinyl linoleum with new light color squares or linoleum.

8. What About The Lighting.  Change outdated fixtures with new ones.  If any of them don’t work properly, replace them. If the fixtures don’t seem to give enough light try adding a higher watt bulb. Remember, brightness is good when selling a home.

9. Bring Out The Big Guns To Clean.  Clean every nook and cranny in every room of your home. Don’t forget the corners, the cracks and the carpets. Wash the windows and screens. If the blinds are in state of disrepair remove and replace them.

Clean windows will allow light in and make the room bright. If you can afford it, hire a cleaning crew to do all of this cleaning.  You will thank yourself when you go to bed that night without a sore back.

10. New Front Door. You will only have one chance to make a first impression. You don’t need to go and buy an expensive front door. Fix and paint your existing front door so it shines if a great idea.  Spend some extra time to make sure your front door is perfect! One last important note…make sure the doorbell works.