Improve Your Initial Offers by Making These Changes When Selling Your Home

Are you thinking about selling your gorgeous home on the Sparks or Reno luxury real estate scene? Are you wondering what changes you could make to your home to increase the number of offers? Thankfully, there are some tried-and-true strategies to make your home look its very best and stand out on the market.

Read on to learn about the eight things you should update or add to your home to increase your ROI!

Perhaps the most essential thing that you can do to wow any home buyer before they even step inside your home is to up the ante of the curb appeal. Whether you opt to hire a landscaping company or DIY it yourself, you want your front yard to look clean, well-maintained, and simply beautiful.

Consider removing toys or debris, power washing the driveway, and trimming back any overgrown plants. In addition, make sure your grass is cut or your turf is cleaned. You also want to consider repainting the front door to help give your home a fresh, new look. Further, paint the mailbox and make sure that the house number is visible.

Finally, adding some strategically placed outdoor lights could be useful to highlight certain architectural points of the home and even increase the overall visibility and appeal. Considering that excellent curb appeal can increase your ROI and improve home buyers’ initial perception of your home before stepping inside, this is one change you will want to implement!

 

When first driving by your home, one of the most prominent features your buyers will notice is the garage door. When the garage door looks worn with peeling paint, this could deter any home buyer. For instance, a dented, worn, or old garage door may cause home buyers to question whether the home’s overall condition is up to par, simply from a garage door that looks less visually appealing.

If the damage is minor, you could consider painting the garage door to give it a new look. However, considering that replacing the garage door could bring a solid ROI, it is a great idea to simply replace it if the damage is extensive, as you will recoup much of the initial investment!

The simplest home fix that you can do to freshen and revamp your Sparks or Reno home for sale is by adding a new coat of paint. Whether you wish to cover up small holes and cracks in the walls or completely change the color palette of your home, painting is a straightforward upgrade that can bring a strong ROI.

When determining which color palette would be perfect for your home, use your home’s decor, interior lighting, and the view outside the windows as inspiration. For example, if there are many browns and greens outside your window from the rich Nevada landscape, then consider bringing those colors inside. Since every luxury home is different, consider consulting your Sparks or Reno real estate agent or an interior decorator on which colors would help enhance your space. Ultimately, you want to choose a color palette that looks inviting, captivating, and fits in well with the surroundings.

 

If you have pets or kids in your home, your carpet might not look as fresh as it once was. Instead of extensively cleaning the carpet, consider replacing it with a hardwood floor. As hardwood flooring is typically easier to clean and maintain, many home buyers opt for this classically beautiful floor option. From engineered hardwood to vinyl tile and laminate flooring, there are many floor options available to Nevada homeowners. In addition, replacing the carpeting with a hardwood floor can increase your home’s ROI. Considering that many home buyers prefer hardwood floors, this replacement could help sell your home faster!

Because master bathrooms that are unsightly or appear to be used or worn can negatively impact home buyers' perception of your home, it is vital that you consider adding a few upgrades. Master baths are often seen as a private and exclusive retreat to prepare or relax before or after a mentally taxing day at work. With that in mind, it is essential to focus on creating a space that is energizing and relaxing.

First, you should consult your pre-inspection report to see if anything needs to be repaired. Then, consider painting the walls to coordinate with the master bedroom. You could also add a stand-alone tub, add extra storage options, and upgrade light fixtures to improve the overall appeal of the master bath.

 

Dimly lit or broken light fixtures can make a home look dreary or dismal. That is why you should consider replacing or even upgrading the lighting fixtures. In addition, consider replacing with energy-efficient lightbulbs, as it is something that many home buyers love to see in Reno and Sparks homes for sale. Consider also adding lights to areas of your home that are usually dark, such as underneath kitchen cabinets or over tables. Adding or replacing the lighting is a small and inexpensive fix that can improve the overall visibility and appeal of your home.

Another excellent home upgrade is adding manufactured stone veneer. Many homeowners add manufactured stone veneer to certain parts of their property to enhance and make the home look more visually attractive. For example, many Reno luxury homes use manufactured stone veneer on the exterior around the front windows to make the home more appealing and coordinate with the exterior color palette. You could also add manufactured stone veneer to the interior, such as in a kitchen backsplash or around the fireplace. It is often a simple upgrade that will most likely make many home buyers pay top dollar for this exciting addition!

 

Do you want more expert home-selling tips? Then, schedule a consultation with top-tier licensed real estate agent Patty DuHamel, who can provide expert guidance on everything from staging your home to marketing strategies. As an award-winning Realtor®, Patty can sell your home quickly and for top dollar! Reach out to her today to reach your goals.