Key Areas to Focus When Preparing Your Home for Sale

When your home is on the market, you want to give it every advantage, yet reserve enough funds for your new home. Let's assume you've painted the walls and trim―arguably the best use of your money when selling your home. These ideas go a bit beyond, yet are easy on the budget.

When you place your home on the market, you must begin to think like a manufacturer of a product that you intend to sell in the market place.  As such, you must “package” your home in its best “wrapper” so that it will bring warmth, spaciousness and desire to a potential buyer.

Kitchen and Bathroom 911
Painting cabinets goes a long way to brighten up a kitchen or any storage area.If you DIY, read up on painting materials and techniques, but don't be too intimidated. It is a time-consuming task, but well worth the smashing results in a whole-room makeover. But before you slather on the paint, ask yourself ifit really needs it―it may be better to leave it alone and focus on other smalltouches, like updating the hardware, livening up the kitchen back-splash (tile,bead board, or anything with subtle texture makes a big difference), or switching out the faucet.

Task Lighting Works
Pendant lights over a kitchen island, recessed lighting in the living room―these small details are subtle yet brilliant changes that affect the whole room. The cost of fixtures and an electrician may set you back several hundred dollars, so focus on kitchen and bathrooms first, then the living area.

Storage, Storage, Storage!
Everyone loves having more than adequate storage. If you're an average carpenter, a whole-wall shelving unit should be a piece of cake. Not sure whereyour money is best spent? Find out by scheduling a FREE Consulting session with us at your leisure.

Prepare a Grand Entrance
First impressions are so important, especially when selling a home. Plant a fewshrubs in the front of the house, paint the door in a coordinating, eye-catching color, spruce up hand railings, hang or set out potted plants on the porch, paint the entryway, buy a decorative mirror (so prospective buyers can "see" themselves in your home from the moment they enter), and set out a brand new welcome mat.

It may be best to devote your funds toward a glaring need, such as worn-outflooring. If your funds are limited, schedule a FREE Consulting session with us at your leisure for help in prioritizing the needs of your home.

If you would like any specific Tips and Tricks for around the home, please feel free to let Ruth Ratner or Sam Ratner know Patch@CTproperties.net or call 203-439-0946