It's a home buyer's market right now, so house sellers are finding that they need to fix up their homes a little bit to really bring in the buyers and offers. The best way to increasing your home's value and then sell your house quickly is to set it apart from other homes in the area by giving it more desirable features. Try some of these affordable home improvements get your home sold:
Freshen Up Your Front Yard: A lot of house buyers are looking for properties with a simple "drive by" so a good first impression is crucial! Trim back any overgrown shrubs, make sure your lawn is green and cut neatly and think about planting fresh flowers or greenery that's in season. A little time spent on landscaping can go a long way to get potential buyers in the door.
Modern Bathrooms: The last 20 years have brought a lot of functional updates to what buyers expect in a bathroom. Don't go overboard but new flooring, a new toilet and an updated shower are all highly desirable. Whirlpool tubs and electric towel dryers are almost becoming standard bathroom equipment in many newer homes, so you may want to consider outfitting your bathrooms with the same.
Modernized Kitchen: Kitchens are tricky because you can very easily spend a lot of money remodeling a kitchen only to to have the kitchen not meet a potential buyer's tastes. Stick with light colors in the kitchen that will appeal to a larger pool of different potential buyers. Investing in new appliances that stay with the home will always garner more interest and consider spending the extra money on stainless steel appliances which are still very popular.
All of these home upgrades will help you sell your home, and most will allow you to increase your selling price once they're finished. If you can't afford to do these improvements you may want to think about getting some sort of home improvement financing option, even if you have no home equity. The little bit of money you borrow may quickly pay for itself once you raise your house's selling price and make a larger profit when it sells!
