{"id":975,"date":"2011-06-22T11:30:16","date_gmt":"2011-06-22T11:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montreal-realestate.ca\/english\/?p=975"},"modified":"2019-02-28T21:14:17","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T21:14:17","slug":"10-tips-to-resell-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montreal-realestate.ca\/english\/10-tips-to-resell-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"10 tips to resell your house"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A LOT of Seller\u2019s don\u2019t put enough emphasis on fixing up their homes when they put their house on the market. \u00a0Even homes that are renovated need to follow these steps. There is stiff real estate competition and every detail is important to help you sell your home fast and for top dollar. I found this great check list at Styleathome.com. \u00a0As a realtor talking to Vendors, it\u2019s hard to find the right words to say to convince them to unclutter and depersonalize their space of all their personal belongings. I highly suggest consulting a realtor to get their opinion of what stays and what goes. We have the experience of listening to buyers talk and knowing what works and what doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>If you are selling your home, take 10 minutes to read this great list and start packing up your stuff!<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 DO<\/strong> your best to create a warm and welcoming space that looks clean, bright, well cared for and up-to-date. The majority of potential buyers are seeking a place that is ready for their decorating touches but not in need of a major overhaul.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 DON\u2019T<\/strong> put your trademark on everything. If you\u2019re committed to selling your home, you have to be ready to say goodbye to it before you sell. Once you make the commitment to list, get ready to start erasing your personality from the space, so the largest number of potential buyers can envision putting their stamp on it. In other words, that midnight blue living room you love should be repainted white or sand before you list. (If a bold colour really makes the space, leave it on one feature wall and paint the other walls a neutral colour.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 DO <\/strong>invest in relatively low-effort, low-cost, high-yield facelifts, like repainting the walls, replacing dated lighting or faucets, sealing your driveway and so on. Make a list and tackle one project per weekend afternoon. Small cosmetic changes add up to make a great first impression of your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 DON\u2019T <\/strong>invest in high-effort, high-cost renovations that you hope will net you a sales premium. Listing your home and buying a new one is stressful enough, so don\u2019t frustrate yourself with overly ambitious plans you may be forced to abandon or cut corners on. Think refresh, not renovate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 DO <\/strong>invest in upgrading yard features like a deck or patio. Potential buyers love decks, so make yours look its best by repairing any damaged planks, refinishing the surface, and even investing in a nice barbecue and outdoor furniture set, which can help \u201csell\u201d a relaxing outdoor-living lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 DON\u2019T<\/strong> splurge on big, watery backyard investments like a swimming pool, hot tub, or large pond. You won\u2019t make back your investment and in fact, may alienate many potential buyers who are put off by the work involved in maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montreal-realestate.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/June-22.2011_10-tips-to-resell-your-house.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-976\" title=\"June 22.2011_10 tips to resell your house\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montreal-realestate.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/June-22.2011_10-tips-to-resell-your-house.jpg\" alt=\"June 22.2011_10 tips to resell your house\" width=\"227\" height=\"265\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7 DO<\/strong> bring your kitchen up to date with a facelift. You don\u2019t need premium bells and whistles. A neutral palette, new-looking cabinetry, unblemished countertops and floors, recent-model appliances (stainless steel is a plus) and a welcoming, clean vibe will help you get \u2013 or exceed \u2013 your asking price.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8 DON\u2019T<\/strong> create the grand cucina you\u2019ve been always dreaming of. At least not here: save it for the home you\u2019re moving to. Let potential buyers visualize what they could do with the space instead. If your deluxe vision isn\u2019t in line with theirs, they won\u2019t spend top dollar to underwrite the work you did.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9 DO<\/strong> tread lightly on the earth when getting your home resale-ready. Donate home fixtures that are in working order to Habitat for Humanity\u2019s ReStores across Canada, and use low- or no VOC paints on your walls. Consider refacing or repainting kitchen and bath cabinetry rather than replacing them, and if you\u2019re refreshing your flowerbeds, opt for native perennials and shrubs, which tend to be more drought-resistant than exotics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 DON\u2019T<\/strong> assume a new buyer will be wiling to pay a premium for your eco-friendly retrofits. The solar panels or tank-less water heater you install are great for the environment but not necessarily recoverable in your sale price. Have them installed in your next home instead, where they\u2019ll pay for themselves through energy savings.<br \/>\n<!-- END: Constant Contact HTML for Send Page to Friend  --><\/p>\n<p>I hope you enjoyed this article. If you need need more information or help on buying and selling, I would be my pleasure to assist you. Please call me <a href=\"tel:514-402-8444\">514-402-8444<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:jenn@montreal-realestate.ca\">EMAIL ME<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A LOT of Seller\u2019s don\u2019t put enough emphasis on fixing up their homes when they put their house on the market. \u00a0Even homes that are renovated need to follow these steps. There is stiff real estate competition and every detail is important to help you sell your home fast and for top dollar. 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