Top 5 Ways To Sell Your Home Faster

1. Price It Right
A home listed slightly below market value will often receive multiple offers. If you price too high, it can leave your house on the market for too long. This may cause potential buyers to become suspicious of why it hasn't sold quickly.

2. Hello Sunshine
Great lighting is a key element when attracting potential buyers. Make sure to open all the curtains and shades to help brighten the tone of each room. If there is a lack of natural light, an easy solution is adding fixtures and lamps with high wattage bulbs. You can also create a more inviting atmosphere by incorporating neutral colored furniture, such as beige or warm-tan.  Keeping the vibe bright and fresh throughout the home is a sure way to impress.

3. Smells Can Sell
Create a warm and welcoming environment with special aromas. Bake something yummy before your open house. Cookies or a fresh apple pie will do the trick! Vanilla oils have also been known to have a relaxing and comforting affect on people. A few dabs here and there will work wonders. Just try to avoid artificial air fresheners that may be too overbearing to home shoppers.

4. Keep It Clean & Simple
Remove the trash, dust, cobwebs, and make it clutter-free. Seems quite apparent to do this, but many people still attempt to show their home when it's in an unpleasing condition. Less is more.


5. Flower Power
Decorate the home with fresh flowers to make it appear more welcoming to potential buyers. You can also strategically place flowers to draw attention away from unattractive or awkward areas. This is a great marketing trick that many realtors and house stagers use.

Hidden Attic Space Into Walk-In Closet and Bath

When looking at a house to flip, I try to always consider all the opportunities of transforming a space into something fresh and exciting. The picture below shows what my wife and I saw in the original master bedroom closet. It was a very cramped area, but had a small door that appeared to have lots of hidden attic space behind it. So, I did what any house-flipping man would do and grabbed the flashlight eager to explore. What I found turned out to be great potential to create a new walk-in closet and master bath.

The first step was for the walls to come down!

Once that was complete, we framed in the outside wall with a couple cubby closets for extra storage space. Drywall, paint, trim, tile, and fixtures soon followed. What once was only an envision in my mind, became a bathroom oasis.

Here is the finished project below:

Evaluating Improvements

Ask yourself the following questions before making a decision:

1. Is it a necessity?
2. Is it cost effective?
3. Will it help sell the property?
4. Does it boost the value?

Today's Top Rehab Projects:
Upgrading the Kitchen
Do you ever notice that the kitchen is like the heart of the home to many people? Everyone always seems to gravitate to it! An updated, attractive kitchen can appeal to a potential buyer in more ways than one.

Renovating the Bathroom
An old, outdated bathroom attracts no one! Changes, like new vanities and mirrors can add an entirely new atmosphere to the room. Crown molding, lighting, and custom tile work can also be a great enhancement.

Adding Space And Lighting
The proper flow of natural light, along with an open floor plan will create an inviting atmosphere for guest. This may involve knocking walls down or adding windows, but the pay-back is well worth it.

Curb Appeal/Landscaping
Remember that appearance of the exterior can set the tone for the entire house. If the house doesn't look so appealing from the outside, chances are that potential buyers won't make it to see the inside.

Percentage Recovered Upon Resale:

Kitchen upgrade: 75% to 100%
Bathroom upgrade: 75% to 100%
Interior painting: 60% to 100%
Roof replacement: 60% to 80%
Replacement of furnace or heating system: 50% to 80%
Doors and windows: 50% to 80%
Installation of hardwood floor: 50% to 75%
Construction of a garage: 50% to 75%
Central air conditioning: 50% to 75%
Finished basement: 50% to 75%
Wood fence: 25% to 50%

Be Smart:
Spending more money does not always guarantee a greater amount of value will be added to the home. By evaluating the improvements and assessing the potential return, you are more likely to make the most bang for the buck!