Many sellers consider showing their home to potential buyers before listing the home on the market. The answer to this question is simply, No. First the home is listed on the market and potential buyers view the home. After buyers have viewed the home, the buyer decides if he or she wants to purchase the home and then the seller can decide if he or she will repair or upgrade anything before closing on the sale of the home. Quick fixes can make a big difference for a buyer who walks into a home. Cosmetic updates don’t have to be costly or time-consuming to greatly increase the resale value of your home.
Fresh Paint Goes a Long Way
A palette of neutral and clean paint colours provides the perfect backdrop for a current and bright space. And it’s a great place to start: by painting over the scratched walls and out-dated trim.
Replace Worn Flooring
There are some things in homes that have the potential to bring the whole house down before a buyer ever steps foot in the door. It’s amazing to think about, but that outdated and worn exterior decking could bring down the sale of your home. But your carpets? Easy fix. Spend some money on updated flooring and the buyer will walk in thinking they’re already moving into a move-in ready home.
Clean Exterior Surfaces
Power washing siding, decks, patios, docks and other exterior surfaces of a home is a quick fix that really makes a home look best of all. It’s an easy enhancement to give your listing photos a lift.