Want to make your property one of the most sought-after houses for sale in North Charlotte, NC? Here are nine tips to improve its value without breaking the bank:
- Put away the clutter
Making your house sale-ready begins with decluttering. Store away all of your personal decorations—from your framed photos on the shelves and walls, to the souvenir magnets on your refrigerator walls. Make your living spaces a blank slate for visiting homebuyers to imagine their future private lives in.
- Clean like you’ve never cleaned before
Bring back your home’s original sheen by ramping up the effort every time you clean. From simply sweeping and mopping the floors, add vacuuming to the routine. Instead of just wiping down your countertops and backsplash, scrub harder and deeper to remove old stains and discoloration.
- Find and fix the smallest cracks and leaks
Homebuyers will keep sharp eyes open when they tour your property. Any flaw, no matter how minor, can be enough to discourage meticulous buyers.
This is why you should make sure that your entire house and its features are in perfect working order. Take care of all necessary repairs and replacements—from faulty electrical wiring, to leaking faucets, to cracked tiles—before welcoming buyers to a home viewing.
- Repaint interior and exterior walls
A fresh coat of paint (or stain on natural wood finishes) can instantly revive living spaces and boost your home’s curb appeal.
Carefully choose which colors to use for the repaint, however. Mild and neutral colors like taupe, beige, and other muted shades make interior living spaces feel warm and inviting.
- Update your flooring
While it might not be the most exciting renovation project on your to-do list, replacing floors results in exceptional returns when you sell your house. Buyers favor hardwood floors, although luxury vinyl or laminate tiles offer cost-effective alternatives if the former is too expensive.
- Replace old light bulbs and fixtures
Bright lighting works wonders in making living spaces appear larger and feel more pleasant. This is why updating your home’s light fixtures is a worthwhile investment.
Consider placing lamps in shadowy corners to complement the main lights of a room. Improve the lighting fixtures in more utilitarian parts of the house like the kitchen and storage areas, as well.
- Change the front door
Welcome visiting homebuyers in style with a fresh, new front door. As the first main feature of the house that they’ll experience, an impressive door can set the bar for the rest of the tour. Having a front door that looks and feels strong and durable will also give the impression that the house is safe and secure.
- Spruce up your lawn
Speaking of making a good first impression, use fresh and vibrant curb appeal to wow potential buyers as soon as they arrive. Revive your lawn, shrubbery, and flowering plants ahead of time, or if you need a quicker solution, visit your local flower shop to pick bright and colorful blooms to decorate with.
- Showcase your storage
Homebuyers love seeing storage options, so make sure that your closets and storage rooms are clear of any personal belongings. Install lights inside them if necessary to make the space more visible.
For the best professional services and guidance when selling your Metro Charlotte home, turn to the experts at the Valarie R. Brooks Real Estate Team. Get in touch with us today at 704.488.5458 or Valarie(at)ValarieRBrooks(dotted)com.