The Five Areas you Simply Can’t Afford to Ignore When Selling your Home

One of the most common questions asked by Atlanta homeowners when listing their home for sale is: What can I do to make my home more attractive to buyers?

Although remodeling projects vary according to the type of home you live in, the type of community you live in, and the area of the country in which you live, there are five, basic areas that every home seller must address when selling their home:

•           Flooring

Let’s start with the overall cleanliness of your floors, particularly your carpeting. You absolutely, positively must do everything in your power to get those carpets looking clean and fresh. If they have seen their better day, it will likely benefit you to replace them altogether. Rest assured you will see a return on your investment.

Don’t forget about the other types of flooring around your home, either. If you are one of the lucky few to possess hardwood floors, make sure they are in excellent condition. If not, pay to have them refinished and varnished, as they will certainly become the focal point of your home. Ceramic tile that is chipped must be replaced, and vinyl flooring that is discolored or faded should also be replaced. Luckily, this type of flooring is inexpensive and easy to install.

•           Walls

The walls in your Atlanta home are perhaps one of the best ways to make a great, first impression with potential home buyers. Dirty, damaged walls immediately give buyers an impression of an unkempt, neglected home. After all, if your walls are in poor condition, what kind of shape are other areas of the home in?

In addition to clean, freshly painted walls, soothing, neutral-colored walls make any home feel more welcoming and comfortable. Stick to soft, neutral walls that will appeal to a larger audience, but by all means steer clear of sterile, white walls.

•           Appliances

Appliances serve several purposes. First, they give your kitchen an instant facelift; second, they serve as a great bargaining tool or incentive for home buyers; and third, they appeal to those home buyers looking for an updated home.

The best part of new appliances is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Purchasing mid-grade appliances will attract a wide variety of buyers, so don’t feel like you need to put commercial-grade appliances in your home in order to sell it.

•           Countertops

If your kitchen needs updated, but you don’t want to put the money into an entire kitchen remodel, you may want to consider simply switching out your older countertops with new, more updated ones. Consider granite or quartz for higher-end kitchens, and high-quality laminate for more modest kitchens.

•           Outdoor living spaces

Remember that today’s homeowner is often just as interested in your outdoor living spaces as your indoor counterparts. Outdoor entertaining and relaxing has become a trendy enjoyment for many of today’s homeowners; it is therefore important to give your outdoor spaces some TLC before listing your home for sale.

Areas to consider include power washing and staining your deck, creating an attractive landscape and tending to your lawn.

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