What do I need to do to get my house ready to sell? I hear this question a lot from my clients. In many cases, there isn’t much more to do in this Sellers market than to clear up clutter and give your home a nice deep clean. As a reminder, my clients receive a free professional cleaning of their home before listing to help eliminate the stress of selling.
There are a few things to consider when deciding what to renovate before listing your home. My goal as your trusted REALTOR® is to make sure you get the most money for your home with the least amount of effort. While it’s great that you added better light fixtures, some updates are unnecessary and you won’t see the return on your investment.
So what should you consider before listing your home?
1. Painting
Stick with neutral colors throughout, like whites, beiges, or soft grays. Adding a few hundred dollars in paint can gain you thousands of dollars in value! Some of the most popular colors: Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray and Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter.
Average project cost: $954 – $2,893 (depending on location, paint type, and labor)
2. Keep Flooring Consistent
Homes with one or two types of flooring throughout can create a more uniform flooring look, which can be more appealing to buyers. Many buyers may expect hardwood floors or premium vinyl, but not all carpeting has to go. However, remove any dated carpet, like those in bright colors, as well as any stained or worn carpet.
To install carpet: $789 to $2,794
To install hardwood floors: $2,493 to $6,754
To install vinyl floors: $800 to $2,900
3. Brighten The Kitchen
White-colored kitchens remain the most popular; although we are starting to see vibrant colors in kitchens in 2022. Buyers don’t necessarily need stark white, but they do want the kitchen to have a clean palette. Dated kitchen cabinets can be painted by a pro for a quick fix. Try painting the walls white to brighten the space if the kitchen has other colors throughout. Also, kitchen cabinets can get an upgrade with new hardware, such as hand pulls.
Average project cost: $382 to $1,064 (depending on equipment and labor); $2 to $20 per piece of hardware
4. Replace Dated Countertops & Appliances
Dated appliances and countertops can turn off buyers. If replacing the countertop, gray or white countertops made of granite, marble, or quartz are the most popular choices. But be warned! New countertops will look out of place if the rest of the kitchen has not been upgraded.
Average project cost: $40 to $100/sq. ft. for new countertops (depending on material); $1,360 to $19,050 for appliances
5. Hire A Professional Cleaner For Your Bathroom
A thorough cleaning of the bathroom can make a big difference, and often a professional cleaner can do the most thorough job. I provide a free cleaning service for your whole home to those who list with me to give you an enhanced selling experience.
Average project cost: $70 to $85 per hour for a professional
If you’re thinking about selling your home, now is a great time to take advantage of the market. Call or email me and receive a free analysis of how much your home is worth!
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