Home Improvements for Home Sellers
Most home sellers know that in order to get the best offers on a home they are selling, the home needs to be as appealing as possible. Many home buyers are picky. This means that even the slightest imperfection found in a home might steer the interested buyer in a different direction.
As a result, it is in the home seller’s best interest to make as many improvements as possible before listing the home for sale. However, not all improvements are created equal. To help home sellers navigate the process, here are some updates to consider making before listing.
Staying Neutral
One of the first renovations that should be made is in relation to the color scheme of the home. Homes that are painted in neutral and natural colors, including whites, beiges, and grays, tend to be the most appealing to the interested home buyer. These colors are welcoming and inviting, yet also give the home buyer the impression that they can modify the home as they best see fit.
In addition, such renovations can improve the overall look of the home while also increasing the home’s value. So while painting might cost home sellers upfront, it can pay off in the end.
Energy Efficient Upgrades
Next, today’s home buyers are typically looking for appliances and home features that are energy efficient. Not only do these appliances decrease the electrical and utility bills of the home owner, but they also can help the environment which many millennial home buyers are passionate about. Appliances that are Energy Star rated and HVAC systems that are newer tend to be the most appealing to young home buyers.
As these repairs can be costly, there are smaller and less expensive updates that the home seller can more realistically engage in. For example, the home seller should be certain to check for any potential gaps and cracks in the seals of windows and doors (and make any necessary repairs) as these seemingly small issues can be costly in the long run.
Revitalize the Bathroom
Another important feature millennial home buyers are looking for in their new home is a luxurious bathroom. As completely renovating a bathroom to meet high luxury standards will be quite expensive for the homeowner, there are updates home sellers can make to at least give a feeling of revitalization.
For example, the home seller can consider:
- re-caulk the bathroom tub and/or shower
- re-glaze the tub and/or shower
- dust and replace and broken light features
- shine up every last detail to make the room as visually appealing as possible
Staging the home by making the bathroom one of the main visual selling points can lead to a successful sale.
Improved Landscape
Lastly, the home seller should take a look at the landscape that surrounds the home. Home buyers are interested in homes that have beautiful, welcoming, and calming landscapes. But if the seller’s home does not have an eye-catching and homey landscape design to begin with, then it would be in the seller’s best interest to get started.
By making these home and landscaping improvements, home sellers can grab the attention of home buyers. And once you have their attention, you can help your home stand out and feel like a “must have.”