Inexpensive Things To Do To Help Sell Your House

By Preston Guyton

Your home is one of your most important investments, so when it comes time to finally sell you want to make sure that you get the highest sales price. There are many effective ways to increase the value of your home in a quick and inexpensive manner. Follow these tips for a few inexpensive things to do to help sell your house, and you are guaranteed to have buyers see your home in its best light.

Clean, Clean, Clean

The single easiest thing you can do to prepare your home for selling is to give it an extensive and thorough cleaning. Take this time to take everything out of your closet, scrub all the walls, and make sure the home looks and smells completely clean. Think of a spring cleaning taken to an even higher level because a clean home will show buyers that you have maintained and cared for the home they might want to buy. A dingy home will receive offers that are thousands of dollars less than the same home that is clean, so make sure that every inch of the house shines like its new.

Reduce the Clutter

After years of living in a home your closets and garage are probably full. One of the best ways to make your home look more spacious is to take all of that unneeded clutter and put it in a temporary storage unit. This won’t cost you much money, but it will completely change the feel of the home because it will appear more open and clean. Additionally, it is a great way to get started on the packing up process, so that you can move out of the home more quickly after it sells.

Depersonalize

Your home can be a big part of your identity. Personalized decoration choices are a great way to show off your style and let people know who you are. Unfortunately, when it comes to selling your home you don’t want to highlight your tastes because you want the buyers to picture themselves in the home. Put away those leopard prints and bold colors, and go for something a little more neutral.

New Coat of Paint

One of the most effective ways to inexpensively update the look of your home is to add a new coat of paint. Keep in mind that when it comes to selling you want to make sure that you choose warm neutral colors that will appeal to the broadest number of people. Toning down the bright colors in the children’s rooms will help buyers focus on the space in the room as opposed to being scared off by bright pinks or greens.

These tips cost little or no money to follow and will have a big impact on the sale of your house. Scrub everything, get rid of the clutter, tone down the decor, and throw on a new coat of paint to really make your house stand out and look its best.

About the Author: Preston Guyton is a Realtor and Custom Home Builder serving the

Murrells Inlet Real Estate

Market. For more information on

Murrells Inlet homes and properties

, contact Preston today and visit

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