If you would like to get your Atlanta home sold quickly and for maximum value, I suggest the following five home improvements before you market it for sale. I think all five have a nice balance between cost and immediate impact.
- Paint your walls – There is no better way to increase the value of your home than with a coat of paint. And luckily, there are few home improvement projects that are as inexpensive. A fresh coat of paint throughout your Buckhead home will make it appear fresh, clean and inviting. You should chose only a couple of neutral colors for the entire home, as you’re trying to make your home appeal to a broad range of buyers.
- Replace your carpeting and refinish your hardwood floors- If your carpeting is worn, stained or has simply seen its better day, then you may want to consider installing new carpeting. An attractive, neutral carpet will do wonders for your home’s appearance. In Buckhead, many people like, and demand, hardwood floor. Make sure your floors are in great condition; it will be a great selling point. You will likely see a 100% return on a new carpet / hardwood floor investment.
- Update your lighting fixtures and hardware – Nothing outdates a home like old light fixtures and door knobs. Luckily, most lighting fixtures and hardware are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. I’ve seen plenty of homes that scream 1980s due to their shiny gold door-knobs
- Purchase new kitchen appliances – Buckhead buyers love new, stainless steel appliances, so there is simply no better way to lure them in than with new, shiny appliances. Plus, new appliances can be used as a bargaining tool during the negotiation process.
- Improve the home’s curb appeal – Power-wash the home, sidewalk and driveway. Cut back any overgrown trees, trim your hedges, remove weeds from your plant beds and plant colorful annuals. Your home may look amazing on the inside, but if the outside looks less than stellar, you may lose many, potential buyers before they even walk through the door.
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