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In many parts of the country, the weather outside is currently frightful, but you’re ready to get out of your home — for good. Whether you’re moving for business or pleasure, you’re preparing to put your house on the market this spring.
“Buyers are visual for the most part, so focusing on things they will see in photos and when they walk into your home should be the main focus,” said Ashley Oshinsky, a real estate agent with the James Real Estate Agency, LLC, based in Waterford, Michigan. “Then they think about what will cost them money down the road, so large projects should be taken care of before hitting the market.”
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If you’re willing to put in the work, this should be a profitable move, as 2022 home sales are expected to reach 16-year highs nationwide and in many metro areas, according to Realtor.com. Even areas where declines are forecasted are still expected to have the second highest sales level in the past 15 years — trailing only 2021 levels.
Ready make your home irresistible to buyers this spring? Here are eight tips to make it happen, along with potential costs for each.
Declutter and Clean
It’s hard for buyers to get excited about a house that’s brimming with clutter, so Oshinsky recommended doing your spring cleaning early.
“The less stuff strung throughout your home, the more spacious it will appear to buyers,” she said. “More perceived space equals more perceived value.”
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Understandably, people also have a hard time picturing themselves living in a dirty home, so she said now is the time for a deep clean.
“The cleaner the space, the more buyers will think you took care of the house, which equals more value in their eyes,” she said.
These activities will take time to complete, but they require little-to-no monetary investment. In fact, you might even be able to make money selling items you get rid of during the decluttering process.
Paint the Interior
Nothing changes the look and feel of a room like a fresh coat of paint. Oshinsky advised making this update, but choosing the colors wisely.
“Stick to neutral tones like off whites, gray whites or light grays,” she said. “In small spaces, lighter colors make the space appear bigger.”
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