If thinking about selling this year or in the near future, careful consideration should be given to what type of work to do on the house to make it ready for sale. Certain costly renovations could help the house sell faster, but the money and time put into the work may not be recouped in the asking price. Read below for simple and relatively inexpensive ways to fix up a house to make the house ready to sell and to receive top dollar.
- Certain renovations in the right neighborhood can pay off handsomely. In the wrong neighborhood, not so much.
- Paint, patching drywall, cleaning the windows and flooring are good things to do before placing a home on the market.
- If thinking about doing a kitchen or bathroom remodeling, place the house on the market first and see if anyone places an offer.
- It can be good to make periodical upgrades and keep the house maintained, so the house will sell close to market value.
- In certain markets, some upgrades may be needed to sell a house such as marble counter tops, or walk-in closets.
- Small repairs outside such as patching cracks in a sidewalk or driveway, and weeding a flower bed or adding fresh mulch.