Add Pre-Sale Value to Your Home in 5 Easy Steps

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When you prepare to sell your house, there are a lot of positive changes you can make without spending a lot of money. Today, I'm going over five things that will improve your home before you sell.

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Today I wanted to give you some really great things you can do to your home to prepare it for the market. By spending as little as $500, you can pick up an extra $5,000 on your sale. That's not a bad return!
In the video above, you can also see some examples of photos that really illustrate these five points.

1. Declutter. Box up all personal items and the things you don't need for your day-to-day life.
2. Give the house a deep clean. Yes, this includes all those things we don't get to normally, like grout lines, baseboards, and blinds. If you're like me, I say forget doing it yourself. Hire a one-time maid service because it's well worth the cost.
3. Take care of the little fix-up projects. We're all guilty of letting these things slide over time. Who has the time? Well, now is the time! Before your home hits the market, take care of leaky faucets, loose handrails, and everything in between. Take care of everything maintenance-related. Another service that's worth its weight in gold is to call a furnace guy to tune up the furnace, clean it, and put in a new air filter. You will impress the heck out of the home inspector with this step.
4. Paint. Dollar for dollar, this is the best investment you can make in your property. Go through your home and paint in a light, neutral color, and I promise you your home will look bright, open, and modern. It will make a great impression on buyers.
5. Curb appeal. This is the one everybody talks about because there are some amazing things you can do to pump up your home's curb appeal. Consider painting your front door, and possibly your garage door if it really needs it. I also recommend getting a cute door knocker or wreath, placing some potted plants on either side of the door, a bright welcome mat, and some light sconces. I promise that you'll love what this does to your bottom line.

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Paint is the best dollar-for-dollar investment you can make.

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Again, these are the kinds of fixes that I've seen sellers spend $500 on and get an extra $5,000 for on their bottom line.
Before we go, remember that Halloween season is right around the corner. Stay tuned for my next video that will feature an interview with a spooky and cool little shop here in Salt Lake City. We'll talk about what to do if you honestly think you're living in a haunted house.
Until then, if you have questions or topics you'd like to see me cover, give me a call, send me an email, or contact me through the website. I hope to hear from you soon!