The following cosmetic changes can help a home sell faster:


Update the paint and carpeting. The best thing you can do to update the look of your house is give the outside and the inside a fresh coat of paint and add new carpet. When in doubt, nothing works better than a fresh coat of neutral paint.

Give your house curb appeal. If you are going to spend any money on the yard or landscaping, work on the front yard. It is more important to buyers that a home looks good from the street. They can always fix up the backyard later.

Clean House. Even if you have to put things in storage, clear your rooms and garage of clutter, knickknacks, etc. Sparse and simple are better than clutter and will make your rooms look larger.


If you plan on major improvements before selling, think about the following:


Add finishing touches to your garage. You may not think so at first, but your garage is of great interest to buyers. By adding a garage or expanding the garage you have, you will increase the value of your property.

Think before you build that pool. Even though you may love the idea of having a pool, don't build one thinking of it as an investment. Many buyers don't want a pool and don't want the upkeep.

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