Increase Your Home Market Value With Little Money

Prepare YOUR Home for QUICK SALE at the BEST PRICE.  Please contact me to help you sell your Hendersonville TN home.   Thanks and enjoy the day! -Jenny 

Getting the most out of your home market value is very important when selling it. Following are some inexpensive ways to improve your home's appearance.

When it comes time to sell your home, the last thing you want to do is put a lot of money into it to make it look better. Often, it’s the “little things” that can be the difference in your home selling or not selling, and in getting every dollar out of it that you think it’s worth. Here are five ways to improve your home without spending much money:

1. Landscaping is probably the most important thing you can do for very little money. When potential buyers look at your home, the first and last thing they see is the outside. The better “curb appeal” your home has, the better impression it will make on the buyers. Plant a few flowers, put down some fresh mulch, trim the trees and bushes, cut the grass, put some edging around plants or a garden. These are just a few ways to make a good first and last impression.
2. Clean your house. When someone walks into a home, cleanliness is extremely important. It not only makes the house look nicer, but also tells the buyers that you’ve cared for the house while you’ve owned it. Dust the shelves, mop the floors, vacuum the rugs, scrub the counters, and clean the baths. The more refreshing your house looks and feels, the better feeling the buyers will have about the home overall.
3. Paint where necessary. Paint can give a home a completely new look. Use neutral, light colors so that whatever furniture the buyers may have, it will instantly match the walls. Be sure to use dropclothes and masking tape where necessary to protect carpet, floors, other walls, etc. from getting splattered.
4. Make the house as clutter-free as possible. The less “stuff” you have in the house, the bigger the rooms and closets will look. Remove piles of paper, dirty clothes, boxes, old and ugly furniture, and any other items that can be easily moved and stored in an attic or somewhere outside the home while the house is being shown. The less in your home, the better.
5. Make sure the temperature and smell in your home are pleasing to the senses. If it’s a hundred degrees out and you have air conditioning, use it. You want the buyers to focus on the what the home has to offer, not on how hot it is and how much they can’t wait to get out. You also want to rid the home of any unusual odors, such as pet odors, or the liver and onion dinner you just cooked. Light scented candles, use air fresheners, or bake a pie just before they arrive.

The important thing to remember is that you want the buyers to enjoy what they see. You want them to be able to picture themselves and their family living in your home. The more aesthetically pleasing your home is, the better chance it will sell for the price you want.

And remember  . . . Don’t spend a PENNY ‘til you call JENNY!

Tips for selling a home

There are some very cost effective ways for making your home more attractive to a prospective buyer. They can make the difference if you want a quick sale.

Making your house attractive for prospective purchasers doesn't have to be costly or involve much effort. Many simple ideas can turn your ordinary residence into a home that will sell quickly.

The first impression a vendor has of your property is what they see when they arrive. If you have a front yard make sure the lawns are mown and the flowerbeds are weeded. If you have children make sure that their toys aren't cluttering the entranceway as this does tend to give a bad first impression.

Although it doesn't seem very fair children and animals don't mix with selling real estate. If you can, ask someone to take your children to their home to baby sit while your realtor is showing a client your property. Likewise animals should, if possible, be removed. In particular dogs can cause unwelcome disruption. It is important to remember that many people dislike animals and will find your pet's attentions annoying.

Before clients arrive go from room to room and turn on as many lights as you can. This gives a warm and welcoming glow. Nothing is more off putting than dark dingy areas. Green pot plants can also add a pleasant touch as can vases of freshly cut flowers, particularly if they come from your own garden.

Have soft music playing in the background. Middle of the road or light classical are best, heavy metal is not! This works in much the same way as piped music in supermarkets, lulling the buyer into a relaxed state and ensuring they're more amenable to making a purchase.

Nothing is as offensive to any visitor to your home as unpleasant smells. For this reason make sure the house is well aired. Potpourri placed strategically in a bowl in each room can be affective although make sure the scent is light and fresh, not heavy and musky as this is not to everyone's taste. Another helpful tip is to have cookies or bread baking in the oven. The aroma of fresh baking adds to the homely atmosphere. If at all possible stay away from synthetically produced air fresheners. They do not smell natural and can also cause an allergic reaction in some people.

With strangers entering your home it is important to keep it clean and tidy. Although this doesn't seem very important it is vital that kitchen surfaces are kept clear of dishes and wiped down, beds made, carpets and other floor coverings vacuumed, and that toys and clothing are not cluttering the floor. Cupboards and wardrobes should be tidied as many clients do check inside these and don't want to be buried beneath an avalanche of your belongings.

If there are little tasks about the house that have been left undone have these attended to. Dripping taps and flaking paint can give a bad impression and yet are easily remedied. Remember the vendor will be looking at your property with a critical eye and any perceived imperfections could result in them trying to lower your asking price.

You don't have to spend thousands of dollars on decorating and major structural alterations in order to make your house more saleable. The chances are that many of your improvements may not be what the buyer actually wanted. However, by following these few simple tips you will make your property much more desirable and hopefully achieve a fast sale.

And remember  . . . Don’t spend a PENNY ‘til you call JENNY! 

How to Make Your Home Ready to Sell

Learn how to make your home ready to sell. There are many things you can do to make your house look much more inviting and increase it's value and the chance of selling it, with little effort.

There are many things you can do to make your house look much more inviting and increase it's value and the chance of selling it, with little effort, in fact.

Look at your house through the buyer's eyes. This will help you to see some quick fix areas. If you are too busy to do them yourself, you could hire someone, but to keep it inexpensive, doing it yourself is just as easy. First of all, start on the outside of the house, because once you put up the for sale sign, prospective buyers will be driving by looking at it. They expect to see a very inviting, attractive place if they are going to spend their hard earned money on it. Here are some things you can do to increase the marketability of your home.

Wash the outside of your home. Clean sells. Get rid of cobwebs and dirt! pick up everything in the yard and outside. Make it look nice and neat!

Get ideas of what needs to be done the most from friends or your realtor. Someone else might see something you don't.

A good coat of paint! If you don't have time to paint the whole house, try just the trim, or you can hire someone to do it. Light, clean looking colors are best.

Think bright, light, fresh and clean. Change burned out light bulbs, paint paneling or dark colored walls, white or light. Nothing too overbearing or bright. Take down dark colored curtains.

Have a yard sale, this will help you declutter. Clutter gives the impression of your house being smaller than it really is. Get rid of everything you don't need. Move what you can possibly to your new home or you may have to rent storage space. The cleaner and neater the place is, the more attractive it will be. In this case, less is more!

Paint over interior water stains from leaks that have already been fixed. Even if the leaks are fixed, those ugly water stains make everybody nervous. They are an instant turn off.

Make sure all repairs are done. Buyers don't want to buy someone else's problem!

Deodorize, clean smelling is as important as clean looking. Open up the house, give it a good fresh airing out.

Clean the walls and the floors and the carpets. 80% of the attractiveness of a house is on the floor. Who wants to buy a house with dirty, stained, matted old carpet in it or old torn linoleum floors with dirty wax build up.

Give it sellable finishing touches. Get rid of your personal memorobilia and put in fresh flowers, wicker baskets, fresh decorative soaps, etc. Any easy quick simple home decorating tricks that will make the place look new and inviting.

Displaying your house in this attractive way will help you sell your house as someone else's potential home, for the most money in the least amount of time.

And remember  . . . Don’t spend a PENNY ‘til you call JENNY!

More home-selling tips...

• Has the exterior of the house been well taken care of?
• How does it compare with the other homes in the neighborhood (if applicable)?
• Has the landscaping surrounding the house been maintained?
• Do toys, tools, or trash litter the landscape and detract from the appeal of the house?

• Clutter - Piles of newspapers, magazines, toys and other objects, and even mail distract from the fine points of a room and contribute to making the room seem smaller.
• Poor lighting - Inspect those things that contribute to the brightness of the room. Open curtains and shades, make sure windows sparkle from inside and out, replace burned out light bulbs, and wipe down walls that contain smudges or marks. Good lighting can contribute to a feeling of spaciousness.
• Dirt - It appears in obvious places like heavily trafficked kitchens and baths, and some inconspicuous places that a serious buyer could investigate such as under furniture and appliances, in closets, on windowsills, and inside of cupboards. If your property is in a competitive market, it is strongly recommended that you hire a professional cleaning service to completely clean your house. A clean house gives the impression of being well cared for and offers a subtle assurance to most buyers.
• Too much furniture - This is often a problem when you have occupied a property for a number of years. In some cases, moving furniture from one room to another or removing certain pieces altogether can greatly improve the look and feel of a room.
• Poor decor - Keep an eye out for shabby fabric, colors than clash, or decorations that are so personal that they make the buyer focus on you rather than on your property. Also keep an eye out for empty spaces that could be filled by inexpensive silk flowers or plants, or other decorations that would spruce up the room.
   
   

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Remember  . . . Don’t spend a PENNY ‘til you call JENNY!

Remember  . . . Don’t spend a PENNY ‘til you call JENNY!