Selling your home can be a stressful experience and we all want to get the best possible price we can.
Knowing where to put your time and money into your to-do list for the best return can be a real challenge.
Our simple tips will get your home looking so good, you may not want to sell it anymore!
How do I maximize the sale value of my home?
A while back, we spoke with real estate expert, Stephanie Jordan from Dalton Partners, who provided some great advice on where to focus your efforts.
These tips are fantastic if you’re planning on selling, but also if you just want to spruce up your home over the warmer months.
1
Street Appeal
It’s the first thing people will see when they wander up your driveway on the open home day.
These are a couple of things you can do.
- Invest in new mulch or some simple plants for the front yard.
- If your letterbox is looking a little worse for wear, you can pick up a new one at your local hardware store.
- You don’t necessarily have to buy a new front door, but a fresh coat of paint can make a huge difference.
- Consider adding items like driveway or pathway lights.
- Ensure your lawn is mowed and hedges trimmed.
2
Painting the Exterior
A coat of paint can make your home feel fresh and modern. It is important to keep the colours neutral and light as this will appeal to the majority of buyers.
At the very least, fix any areas where the paint may be peeling.
3
Flooring
For many buyers, an updated, clean and stylish floor is important. Have your floors professionally cleaned, and if they are particularly dated or damaged, consider replacement.
4
Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades
You don’t need to put in an entirely new kitchen or bathroom. Just think about how you can update these spaces with things like new handles, paint on cupboards, updated tapware, or even new light fixtures that can modernise these spaces.
5
Finish It
We all have that list of odd jobs around the house that we’ve been meaning to get to – now is that time! Seeing unfinished jobs around the home could turn off potential buyers.
Additional Tips for Revitalising Your Home
- Cleaning & Organisation – It can take some time but having a clean and organised place can help a potential buyer to envision themselves in the home.
- Inspection – We recommend having your own Pest & Building inspections complete before putting your home on the market. If hidden problems are discovered by a purchaser, it may cause them to withdraw interest or reduce their offer. Knowing the ins and outs of your home can mitigate this risk.
How Can Electrodry Maximise the Value of My Home?
These are just a few of the ways Electrodry’s professional home services can make a huge difference to the overall appeal of your home.
Carpet Dry Cleaning:
There is nothing quite like the feeling of a clean, luscious carpet underfoot. An Electrodry carpet dry clean can treat most stains and restore the showroom glow of your carpets.
Tile and Grout Cleaning:
Our professional tile and grout clean freshens up tiles and grimy grout – some customers have even commented their tiles look brand new again.
Mould Remediation:
Proper mould treatment is extremely important. Dirty, unhealthy mould is the last thing you want potential buyers to see.
Wood Floor Cleaning:
Imagine holding an open home and the reactions you’ll get from shiny, flawless timber floors. Electrodry’s range of timber floor services mean your floors will look the best they ever have.
Visit Electrodry for more information or call our friendly team on 13 27 13
How to Get Your Home Ready for Sale
Stephanie says that it is beneficial to speak with an agent before making any updates, as they will advise where best to focus your time and money. Once you have this advice, write a list and consider the cost and financial return of each task.
Focus on one thing at a time and you will quickly make progress and be well on your way to achieving your sales goal.
Real Life Example, provided by Stephanie.
A recent client had his home valued at $440,000. We helped the client work out a plan of attack which included a little re-painting, flooring, window furnishings, built-in robes, minor kitchen updates, re-cladding the garage, and a general tidy-up.
The total investment was under $25,000 and his home was revalued at $510,000 and sold for $535,000! An extra $70,000 for a total of 6 weeks of work.
Guest Contributor: Stephanie Jordan of Dalton Partners
Stephanie is a real estate agent with a passion for property. After purchasing her first home at 23, she worked on developing a property portfolio while pursuing a career in HR.
When it came time to change careers, Stephanie decided to follow her passion and enter real estate, and she hasn’t looked back. Stephanie’s philosophy is to always be genuine and approachable in the sometimes murky world of property sales.
