Are You Preparing Your Home to Sell?
Guidelines for Home Improvements
When you are considering listing your Newport Beach home for sale, there is much to be considered to make your home as attractive as possible. This is a common question that I receive from Newport Beach, CA home sellers who are considering selling their home.
The answer and consideration is – any improvements that increase the home’s attractiveness and overall size to the general buying public will increase its value. The following is a list which includes some guidelines to consider when preparing your home to sell:
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Select a neutral color, paint on the inside and out.
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Have trim painted for a fresh look.
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Make sure that carpet and flooring are clean.
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If you are replacing carpet, use a neutral color carpet to appeal to the general buying public.
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Consider light window treatments.
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Use mirrored wardrobe doors on closets to enhance space.
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Organize cupboards, closets, drawers, and laundry room and maintain the organization.
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Add healthy house plants in strategic locations to create a warm feel.
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Add colorful plants to exterior of home, and spruce up exterior landscaping· Utilize seasonal flowers to keep landscaping up to date.
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Trim trees if needed (check with Arborist to be sure it is the correct time of year to trim trees or bushes)· Keep windows and screens clean inside and out.
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Replace screens if needed – and be sure to keep screens clean as well for optimum view
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Keep all mirrors clean throughout home· Make sure glass shower doors are clean and without hard water spots.
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Add decorator mirrors in strategic locations to enhance openness of home
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Keep fireplace clean if wood burning, and add unburned wood.
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De-clutter every room to ensure home looks more spacious. This is probably one of the most important considerations when preparing a home for sale.
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Put away personal photos so prospects don’t get distracted.
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Keep your home neat and orderly at all times.
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Make sure your home smells fresh and clean and does not have any odors. If there are are odors, that may offend a potential buyer.
Keep in mind, that the majority of Newport Beach home buyers cannot really visualize what “it will look like”.
If I can answer any questions about preparing your Newport Beach, CA home to sell, offer recommendations for home improvement, or answer any questions about real estate in the Newport Beach area, please contact me.
