When selling a home, sometimes a little extra money and effort can add a lot of value, and make a big, positive difference in your home’s selling price. In this article, ABC News reports on a New Jersey couple who had trouble selling their home, and how the network’s “Good Morning America” program brought in a home design expert to see if things could be turned around for them. The article also offers some valuable advice on how to add value to your home before putting it up for sale.
Homes that smell good are more likely to sell. Those looking to make a sale should invest in scented candles, fresh flowers or consider baking cookies immediately before an open house. All prove effective.
Pictures are key. Make certain online photos of the home are taken in good light and from good angles. All clutter should be removed from rooms (and don’t forget to remove photos and magnets from refrigerators). Don’t hesitate to get up on a ladder or add extra lights to the room when you take your photos – and make sure you are using a good camera. If you don’t have one, borrow one. Many would-be buyers of homes carefully study online photos in advance and won’t even bother checking out a home in person if they deem the pictures unattractive.
Move your furniture around to give the illusion of more space. And consider including some furniture in the sale of your home in a bid to close the deal or boost the asking price. It can be a win-win for the buyers and sellers.
