The last few months may have seen you hibernate away in your home and just get through the days and dark nights, but now that spring is on its way, the end is in sight for the global pandemic, people can start to think about their big plans for the year. Often, the spring and summer months are the ideal time to sell your home and find a new place for yourself.
It might be that you want to start looking at the hot real estate market in your area, or maybe you just want the option to maximise your house sale so you can move forward. Whatever the incentive is, now might be the time to put plans in place. With that in mind you focus might on making the most you can from your current dwelling. So here is a little reminder on the things you could do now to boost those profits.
Extend your home
One of the biggest ways that you can sell your home quickly and with a decent profit is to consider extending your home first. Initially, the extension itself may take some time to get organised, but once that is all done with you can think about increased square footage and what that might add on to the price. Be it just a ground level extension or one to add extra bedrooms, it can all make a big difference. Of course, cost is one big factor, so save yourself money where you can by taking on some of the labor intensive elements.
Tackle a big project
If extensions are not on the cards at the moment, then you may want to think about the other projects you can do that can increase the value of your home. One of those could be taking on a big project like the bathroom or the kitchen. Ordinarily, these two rooms can really sell a house if they have been refurbished and done to a decent standard. It could be just the investment needed to really increase the sale price and get your home sold quicker than others in the area.
Decorate for the masses
It is true that you do need to think about being a buyer when you want to sell your home. What is it that you look at when searching houses? What would it be that puts you off? Often the interior decoration can be a huge turn off if it is brightly colored or decorated to a specific taste as not everyone has the vision to look beyond a lick of paint. You could consider a more neutral color scheme, and a quick focus on decoration could be just what is needed.
Take care of the curb appeal
Finally, first impressions matter, so you may want to take the time to think about the curb appeal on your property. Simple things such as tidy areas, a clean finish on windows and doors, and even planting a few plants here and there could make the difference. Also, don’t forget to give the lawn some TLC.
Let’s hope these tips help you to sell your home this year quickly and for the best possible price.
