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3 Quick Fixes To Glam Up Your Home Before A Sale

29 May 2018 by Jimmy Carr

Making the decision to sell your home doesn't come lightly. You probably want to upgrade to a bigger property for your growing family, or you may be looking to downsize as a retiree. Either way, you'll want to fetch top dollar for your property. Impressions can make a huge difference to the price homebuyers are willing to pay, so consider these quick fixes to glam up your home before a sale.

A Little Paint Goes A Long Way

Buyers are an observant bunch, especially when it comes to putting down hundreds of thousands of dollars in homes. Peeling or discoloured paint is not only noticeable, but it will also make the home appear damaged and unkempt. Painting is cheap, easy and will almost always be worthwhile when it comes to fetching a higher price because of the instant uplift it provides to the property. A fresh coat of paint will remove patches, blemishes and discolourations. Timeworn walls will start to look fresh and new, which gives buyers a better impression of the entire home and will result in more substantial offers from interested parties.

A New Carpet For Instant Brightness  

Ever walk into someone's house and cringe at the appearance of stained and damaged carpets? Timeworn carpets are instantly visible, which means that buyers will notice them the minute they walk into your property. Carpets in poor condition can really bring down the offer price, so you may want to consider replacing them to bring instant brightness to your home before a sale. You don't have to go overboard with an expensive carpet. Even an inexpensive one starting from just $20 per square metre can make all the difference to your sale.

A Snazzy Front Yard For Kerb Appeal

Everyone knows that the first impression is more often than not the last. Imagine when you first walk onto a property and notice a poorly kept front yard with overgrown bushes, unkempt flower arrangements, broken pathways and tarnished fencing. You're going to hate the place before you even walk in, so think of how buyers will feel if your front yard paints the same picture. Give your front yard some love by mowing the lawn, trimming the bushes, edging any shrubbery, removing weeds, painting fences and much more to make the place look attractive from before buyers even walk into your home.

Giving your home some glamour can make a big difference to the price you're able to ask for, so don't take it lightly. Work with a real estate agent for more tips.

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