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Does your home scream 1985 with paisley wallpaper? Maybe your home still has the original avocado refrigerator from 1973. While there is no shame in living in a home that makes you feel comfortable and happy, it's important to break with the past when selling your Springfield MO home. There are 12 things I believe every home seller should have on their checklist before listing. If you are a frugal person, it's all the better. Most of the strategies for updating a home do not require a lot of money. Simply set aside some time and get to work on making your home a house that a buyer will pay a premium to own.
Working With a Real Estate Agent:
Before spending any money on updates, feel free to contact me, I know the Springfield MO housing market well. Having someone who doesn't have the same emotional attachment to the home provides fresh information about what appeals to buyers and what needs to be changed out.
Getting out the Rakes and Shovels:
Start with the front of your home. It's inexpensive to buy a few colorful annual flowers, weed and mulch the front flower beds. Other ways to improve curb appeal include repainting the entryway door in an enticing color such as red, green or blue. Remember to sweep the front porch or deck every day while listing your home to remove leaves, insects and debris.
Removing All the Clutter:
Inside your home, start by removing clutter. Once you store the clutter in boxes, it gives a better idea of what is left to clean. Once the cleaning commences, focus on grout lines, baseboards covered in dust, dusty ceiling fans and cobwebs in the corners or on lighting fixtures. Also, thoroughly clean the air vents. If any of the cleaning ideas seem foreign, hire a professional cleaning company. If you would like more information on reputable Springfield cleaning companies feel free to reach out and contact me.
Painting With Popular Colors:
After deep cleaning, the next step is to paint the interior walls. Outside, use a pressure washer to clean before painting the trim and doors. For the interior colors, buyers currently appear to favor blue in the bedrooms and bathrooms and gray or beige in the living room. Avoid yellows and orange unless you list during the fall because buyers rarely pay more for earthy colors.
Other items on your home-selling checklist should include the indoor plant check. Buy a few pretty plants and keep them watered. If your home smells like cigarette smoke, an easy trick is to place an air freshener inside the vent so carry the pleasant smell throughout the home. Before staging with updated furniture and décor, lock up any valuables or collectibles you don't want people to see.
