and take inventory of everything that needs attention. Low-cost investments like power washing the house and concrete, repainting trim, and adding landscaping give your house more curb appeal. Simple improvements like weeding, trimming, and window washing can improve the home's appearance with minimal expense. Repairing and repainting your home can cost more money, but often those upgrades are reflected in actual selling price of your home. The goal here is to get more money for your home. Homebuyers generally aren’t interested in a home that needs work, unless you want to sell below market value. Some bargain hunters may be willing to put in an offer on your property that needs work, but in my experience, they'll likely want to pay 20% less than market value. Look around your yard, and make a written list of everything that could be improved: • Shrubs trimmed, flower gardens tended, walkways tidied, and beds weeded • No trash, trash cans, lawn clippings, branches, or general mess in the yard • All outside fixtures and components (door and yard lights, garage door, porch rails); functioning properly and looking their best • Outdoor features, such as patio furniture or the deck, updated with staining or painting Make as many major and minor improvements to update your property's exterior as you can. There might be a long list of things to do. It takes hard work to get a home ready to sell. Anyone can put a house on the market, but not everyone sells quickly or for a great profit.
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