Seller Success Story: affordable ways to update your home
You may not have the budget for a full remodel, but that’s okay. This seller success story is encouraging proof that there are affordable ways to update your home and sell for more.
A while back we sold this adorable starter home in Hollister, CA. It won “Home of The Week” when we listed it and then sold very quickly!
“Home of The Week” house in Hollister, CA
There were a few reasons this home did so well on the market:
1. It was competitively priced: The sellers were realistic with the market value of the home and willing to list it at a competitive price.
2. It was in a desirable location.
3. It was in excellent condition: The seller did a great job getting it ready to put on the market and their pride of ownership was apparent.
Obviously, you can’t change the location of your home. However, if you’re planning to sell, you have control over 2 of these 3 factors. Smart sellers recognize that price and condition are the variables they can strategically influence to maximize their returns.
This house was totally average in size, age, finishes and floor plan for the neighborhood. The sellers chose not take on any major remodeling projects, instead they focused on affordable updates that had a massive impact.
The result? Their house sold very quickly and at a higher price than other comparable homes in the neighborhood for that time.
Get Your Home Ready To Sell in 5 Simple Steps:
These are the five easy but impactful steps our sellers took to get their home “market ready,” plus two pro tips to attract and wow buyers:
1. Super clean (hire professional cleaners, don’t forget the windows!)
2. New carpet/flooring (or deep clean existing carpets/floors)
3. New paint (new interior & exterior paint can totally transform a home)
4. New landscaping (Fresh, immaculate landscaping and new fencing. This is super great for curb appeal)
5. Sold it vacant (which makes it easier to schedule showings)
Pro Tips:
Staging- this home wasn’t staged, but if you want to really impress buyers, and increase your chances of selling quickly and at a higher price, staging can be a great option.
Repairs- Broken blinds, loose door knobs, leaky faucets, and other handyman repairs can be quick and inexpensive to fix. It’s worth the small cost ahead of time to repair these things so you can prevent buyers from walking away because they assume your house “needs a lot of work”.
Most sellers can benefit from making these 5 relatively simple and affordable updates to their homes. If you want help preparing your home to sell, contact me today. I’d be happy to meet with you to make a plan!