Getting The Home Ready To Sell

A challenge the home owners face when selling their home is preparing it for sale. There are many things that come to mind when getting a home ready to sell. Depending on the condition of a home and the desire of the home owner, there maybe some items that need to be repaired or fixed prior to listing a home.

Just a few common items that home owners repair or fix prior to selling their home include peeling paint, roof leaks, and plumbing issues, aged heating systems all items that can delay closings until repaired or buyers looking for hugh discounts off the price of the house.

Another challenge for home owners face when getting their home ready for sale is whether they should remodel or just move.

There are certain projects, like a $20,000 kitchen remodel that wouldn’t make much sense to complete if you’re planning on selling in a few months. There are certain projects though that sometimes may make sense to complete prior to selling such as freshly painting the interior or exterior, swapping out some outdated light fixtures, or removing wallpaper.

These cheap, quick, and easy “improvements” can really make a home look better to potential buyers and possibly lead to a quicker sale. Safe Harbor Home Buyers in Clifton New Jersey will purchase your New Jersey Home fast and “as is” without the need of costly repairs like new kitchens and bathrooms that can cost 10’s of thousands of dollars and may not recoup the cost of the investment. See an example of a kitchen remodel:

Minor kitchen remodel

• Average cost: $23,452
• Average resale value: $18,206
• Cost recouped: 77.6 percent

Creating a modern-looking and functional kitchen can add more than just value to your home: It can boost your enjoyment of everyday activities like cooking, entertaining friends and sharing meals with your family.

Potential buyers also see the intrinsic value of this kind of upgrade. You’ll recoup a little more than 77 percent of the cost of a minor kitchen remodel, on average. In a remodeling project of this kind, you might replace appliances with new, more energy-efficient models; reface cabinets with new shaker-style wood panels; install new countertops and a new sink and faucet; replace hardware; add new flooring and repaint the walls.