{"id":50489,"date":"2021-06-24T11:42:16","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T18:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=50489"},"modified":"2022-04-11T14:10:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T21:10:59","slug":"simple-upgrades-sell-your-home-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/simple-upgrades-sell-your-home-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"11 simple upgrades that will sell your home faster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selling your home? Guarantee your home sells faster and for the best price with these simple upgrades (no contractor necessary).<\/span><\/h4>\n

When you\u2019re ready to <\/span>sell your home<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s important to hire a knowledgeable <\/span>real estate agent<\/span><\/a>, research comps so you know <\/span>how to price<\/span><\/a> it, and host <\/span>open houses<\/span><\/a> and home tours. But even before you do that, you\u2019ll want to make sure your home is in the right condition to sell fast.\u00a0<\/span>
\nWhile you may not feel motivated to do a complete <\/span>renovation<\/span><\/a>, there are simple things you can do on your own to ensure that your home is ready to sell. Consider these 11 simple upgrades before you list your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Make a Good First Impression<\/span><\/h3>\n

You may want to put that three-bed, one-bath starter in your rearview mirror, but it has the potential to be someone else\u2019s <\/span>dream home<\/span><\/a>. Anything that diminishes the shine of newness in a potential buyer\u2019s eye is a reason to pass on your house and move to the next listing. These negative perceptions can be subliminal and not costly to address.<\/span>
\nThe trick is to fix the flaws someone seeing your home for the first time will notice right away. These could be little things you don\u2019t even see anymore: dirty windows, broken window screens, peeling front porch paint, rust stains in the tub, a cracked driveway, or a rusted fence. To keep a buyer interested, preserve the dream\u2014and positive impression\u2014until your home\u2019s great bones, wonderful amenities, and charming features have the opportunity to speak for themselves.<\/span>
\nTip: Take a walk across the street on a sunny day and look at your house as others see it. Take a few pictures. It\u2019ll be an eye opener.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Prioritize Functionality<\/span><\/h3>\n

Most homes have a few quirky features like a doorbell that doesn\u2019t ring properly or a leaky double-pane window that fogs up in winter. If your water softener is on the fritz or the refrigerator\u2019s ice maker grinds all night, now is the time to get all your appliances and other household features in working order. Make sure all the lightbulbs are replaced, leaky faucets are addressed, and doors are not jamming. Potential buyers will consider it a red flag when things aren\u2019t working properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Do Some Basic Landscaping<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nA home\u2019s <\/span>landscaping<\/span><\/a> creates a frame for the house itself and produces a favorable impression long before a prospective buyer ever steps inside. You may not have mature shade trees, a brick fence or a flourishing perennial border, but you can increase the appeal of your landscape by tidying up your lawn and making some of these minor improvements:<\/span><\/p>\n