Author: GoBankingRates
Home prices remain elevated, but if you’re selling your house this summer, you still want to be sure you can get top dollar. Small home improvements can add thousands to your selling price if you make the right changes to impress prospective buyers.
Most real estate experts agree that staging a home can lead to a faster sale and potentially increase the selling price.
“Make sure the home looks ready to move into, declutter the space, and consider professional staging,” suggested Kristen Skebe, managing broker and real estate advisor at Engel & Volkers Atlanta.
But once you’ve cleared the clutter and rearranged furniture to help rooms feel more spacious, what are the next steps? Experts shared tons of do-it-yourself additions you can make to your home that will encourage a fast sale and potentially boost your selling price.
Fresh Coat of Paint
Part of the staging process often includes a fresh coat of paint across your home’s interior. A Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate survey recently showed that 80% of real estate agents agree a fresh coat of paint has a positive impact on a home’s value.
Swap out Old Lightbulbs for LEDs
Virtually anyone can change a lightbulb. Making the investment in LED bulbs for your home’s fixtures, if you haven’t already made the switch, will showcase your home in a better light. Christy Walker, broker and owner of RE/MAX Signature in Phoenix, pointed out that bright white LED bulbs can ensure continuity and brightness for photographs in home listings, as well as for in-home tours.
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