Is it about time to list your row house? As a Realtor, I like showing a staged homes, because they often sell in less time. What steps can you take now to make your row house look as attractive as possible to purchasers?
An over-stuffed home might be the reason you're moving. So you don't want that to be the reason for a buyer client to pass on your property.
I can help with a yard sale or even arrange for a pick-up of unwanted items. Donated items can garner a tax credit.
The space in your closet above your clothes rack is usually wasted. You can put this space to work with easy-to-install pull-down rods. Install the rod anywhere near the ceiling and substantially increase the usable room in your closet.
Have you thought about how your windows can improve your row house's appeal?
The only thing worse than a non-functional blind, is a partially functional blind. Blinds that don't work obscure your views, impede light and frustrate home shoppers.
Should you paint before you market?
It's usually a good idea to reduce contrasting colors wherever possible.
You can save a lot of money by painting yourself. On the other hand, if you can't do a professional job, you're much better off paying a painter to make your property look great.
When someone looks at your row house, they're trying to decide if this will be their home.
Your home is your most personal space in your life. But when it's on the market, it's no longer a home. It's a row house for sale and it will soon be someone else's home.
In addition to removing your clutter, it's almost always a good idea to depersonalize.
Consider these ideas:
- Switch plates, cabinet handles, and small pieces of housing hardware are an inexpensive and effective update.
- Furniture can leave an imprint in the carpet. When this happens you can put medium-sized ice cubes in the tracks. When the ice melts, the compacted carpet will expand and erase those imprints.
- Unless you have an unlimited budget of money and time (and none of us do) focus your energy on key areas. Bathrooms and kitchens usually return the best bang for the buck.
- Candles can be a nice touch, but avoid anything that is so strong it become incense.
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