15 Money Saving Tips To Sell Your House Fast At A Higher Price

It’s a competitive housing market right now. Today’s buyers are a savvy bunch looking for a good deal. If you want to beat the competition and get a quick sale at a higher price — your property must look better than the rest.

Don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune on redecorating or enlisting building professionals.

An inexpensive makeover can do wonders to help you stand out of the crowd and boost your asking price.

Here are our top 15 money saving tips to sell your house fast and get the price you want.

• Declutter Your Home

Prospective buyers hate clutter. Aim to remove at least 30% of your belongings from every room. This includes kitchen and bathroom cupboards, wardrobes and any other storage areas. Don’t forget under the stairs either as buyers will look.

• Clean, Clean, Clean

Give your property a deep clean. Focus on priority areas, especially before viewings to make sure everything is spotless. For instance, make sure windows are clean as buyers are more interested in getting a view of the local neighbourhood than checking out the inside of your oven.

• Open Plan

If you can’t afford to knock down walls, just remove living room doors instead as this will create a more open feel.

• Fix Problems

A well cared for property is reassuring and attractive. Don’t give buyers any reason to put in a lower offer. Fix all problems like cracked tiles or squeaky doors and finish off any abandoned DIY jobs.

• Light Up Your Property

Dark places feel small, unclean, unwelcoming and make buyers wonder what you might be hiding.  Counter this with open curtains, brighter light bulbs, and extra lamps. Try lighting up darker corners by placing small battery powered spotlights under things like cupboards.  

• Give the Kitchen Some Love

A good kitchen can add lots of value to your home. Replacing even small items can turn an old kitchen into a contemporary space. For instance, paint cupboard doors and clean away limescale and grease. Also, remove old toasters and kettles to free up the workbench.

• Freshen Up the Bathroom

Dirty bathrooms are a massive turn-off. To give your old bathroom a fresh lease of life, put in new towels, clean grating, remove mould, apply fresh bathroom sealant, and replace any leaky taps.

• Don’t Forget Outside

Litter outside your property will lower your asking price and give a bad first impression. Clear away rubbish, clean front doors, and handles. Don’t forget to remove any dead plants and replace with fresh ones.

• Paint Priority Areas

Focus on spaces in need of updating — buyers aren’t keen on discolouration on walls or peeling paint around windows. With limited funds re-paint only one room like the living room or corridor as buyers are likely to spend more time here.

• Show Off Period Features

Buyers love period features. If they are in a good condition show them off. Fireplaces and wooden floors are particularly popular. Move furniture out of the way, so buyers spot them immediately upon entering a room.

• Hang Up Mirrors

Mirrors are a fantastic cheap way to make your space feel bigger. Place them in corridors, the garden or anywhere dark and cramped to give it a lift.

• Spruce Up the Garden

If you want to get a quick sale, an attractive garden can help you secure the deal. Keep lawns tidy and neat. You can perk up old garden furniture with a fresh coat of paint. Decorate uneven borders with old coloured glass jars, and plant flowers in old wellies to create a charming rustic feel.

• Depersonalise Each Room

Remember, you’re selling your property, not your lifestyle or things. Remove family photos, trinkets, and other memorabilia. Return each room to its original purpose. If you’ve set up your business in the living room, move it out.

• Create A Nice Welcoming Smell

Bad smells will leave your property languishing on the market. Sort out your sinks, bins, and drains. Other big turn-offs include cigarette smoke and pet smells. On viewing days, bake bread or make fresh coffee. You can also add a few drops of your favourite essential oil directly onto lit light bulbs to fill the room with a pleasant aroma.

• Stage It

A bit of staging can help buyers imagine what it would be like to live in your property. Move or remove furniture to make more space.  Place fresh flowers in key rooms and hang a couple of neutral artwork pictures on bare walls.

Giving your house a makeover to sell it doesn’t have to cost you an arm or a leg. With a little creativity, you can impress prospective buyers and ensure a quick sale at the price you want.

 

*This is a collaborative post.