Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 8: Check the exterior of your home
• Method 2 of 8: Garden and Backyard
• Method 3 of 8: Login
• Method 4 of 8: Kitchen
• Method 5 of 8: Bathroom
• Method 6 of 8: Hallway
• Method 7 of 8: Bedrooms
• Method 8 of 8: Small and Important Details
• Tips
• Warnings

Have you thought about putting your house up for sale, but doubts about the deplorable state in which it is located, that you do not have the funds to restore it properly and that you will not receive the desired profit? Relax! There are some quick ways to make things better for you.

Steps

Method 1 of 8: Check the exterior of your home

1. 1 Stand outside and experience the look of your home. The exterior of the house is, first of all, how it looks from the street and when they enter its territory.
2. 2 Spend a small amount of money to clear the road of weeds and lube and make sure your garage or carport looks presentable. Repaint your house and your roof if necessary.
3. 3 Check out the architectural details. This often makes the old home more attractive to the buyer. They should be in their best condition, well painted, conspicuous and, if necessary, glued or screwed on. These artistic details will play into your hands when selling your home.
   • Accentuate architectural details as much as possible. Use contrasting colors that work well with each other and a faded background color against which you highlight the building's elements.
4. 4 Make sure all stained glass is clearly delineated. Cut off bushes or branches that may cover them, replace the broken elements of the stained glass itself. People love stained glass windows in old houses.
5. 5 Check the roof. Need to replace individual roof tiles or paint? Do not neglect this, as it is a very important characteristic of the house; buyers are frightened by the very thought of a problem with the roof of the house, especially in old houses. Make sure the roof looks perfect.
6. 6 Explore the history of the house. Make a booklet and tell the story in it. Buyers love the fact that the home has a definite history. This personification of the house will help you sell the house more expensive than others on the same street.

Method 2 of 8: Garden and Backyard

1. 1 Spend some of your time and effort gardening. You don’t need to spend thousands on landscaping, just try to clear thickets, trim trees and bushes, as well as the grass on the lawn. Brighten up your garden by planting beautiful shrubs.
2. 2 If you have a pool, it should shine. Consult a pool specialist if necessary. There is nothing more embarrassing than a pool that looks like pea soup.

Method 3 of 8: Login

1. 1 Clean your front door. The appearance of the front door makes the first necessary impression when the buyer is standing near the bell, waiting for you. Make sure it is washed clean. Paint as needed.
2. 2 Clear the cobwebs from the entrance. Clear the area of ​​leaves, dust, and other things that give the impression of impurity.
3. 3 Remove piles of clothes, books, shoes, toys, and other items from the hallway. It is important that it is easy to enter the house. Do not use anything that obscures the entrance area.
4. 4 Replace the entrance mat. Buy a rug that is bright and shiny. Also, any rugs or paths from the hallway must be clean and new.
5. 5 You should have enough light. The light should not dazzle, but you should provide the home with enough light.

Method 4 of 8: Kitchen

1. 1 Renovate your kitchen as much as your budget allows. Kitchens, along with bathrooms, are often the reason for lower selling prices. People want to see beautiful cuisine, they want to see themselves in it, preparing dishes for the holiday. If it looks old and dull, and even with ancient appliances, the value of your home will be lower.
2. 2 Provide adequate storage space for food. Kitchens with lots of cupboards, space for a refrigerator, freezer, washer (dishwasher) and tumble dryer are ideal. Most families have their own refrigerator and freezer, so this should be considered.
   • You can remove some cupboards near the refrigerator to show that you have more free space. If your kitchen is tight, there are other ways to create the impression of sufficient space.
3. 3 Replace the old floor with linoleum; Light colored tiles will also help your kitchen look bigger and lighter. Warm yellow is the perfect color for the kitchen - it gives the feeling of sunshine. Place a colorful plant pot on a windowsill and a vase of flowers on a work or dining table for a joyful, homely atmosphere.
4. 4 Remove all unnecessary items in the kitchen. This includes dishes, pots and pans, children's drawings, fridge magnets, and clean dishes.
5. 5 * All kitchen towels must be fresh and clean; as well as hand wipes and cleaning sponges.
6. 6 Provide the maximum amount of light in the kitchen. People love to cook in a bright and airy kitchen.
7. 7 Replace worn areas of the floor. Clean the floor so that it is completely flawless.
8. 8 Replace worn handles, taps, fittings. They really stand out in old kitchens and, if not replaced or refurbished, can diminish the kitchen's appeal.
9. 9 * If you have worn-out kitchen cabinet doors but cannot afford to replace your entire kitchen, try replacing doors and handles, or refinishing existing doors.

Method 5 of 8: Bathroom

1. 1 Make sure the bathroom looks classy. Together with the kitchen, this is the next room that often affects the value of the house. It is never too clean, so concentrate on cleaning and painting it.
2. 2 Replace the bathroom and sink if they are in poor condition.
   • Chipped, frayed and cracked tiles should be replaced.
   • If you are using a shower curtain, replace it with a brand new one.
3. 3 If there is a rug in the bathroom, get rid of it. This is a quirk that is common in older homes and often turns off potential buyers. Remove it and leave the floor tiles visible.
4. 4 If you have an outdated bathroom with psychedelic tiles that should have been replaced years ago, don't despair. Tiles are easy to paint - check with your hardware store for the correct paint for your needs.
5. 5 Buy some terry and face towels, a new soap dish, some scented soaps, and a flower pot.
6. 6 Find a custom mirror - it will add a certain style to your bathroom and enlarge the room.
7. 7 Add a new curtain to your window for a more modern bathroom.

Method 6 of 8: Hallway

1. 1 Get rid of excess furniture. Less is always more. You might want to consider purchasing a furniture kit if your furniture looks pathetic and worn out.
   • Furniture placed under the walls makes the room smaller and cramped.
2. 2 Free up window space. Remove unnecessary items from the window area, furniture, in particular, if it gets in the way. Wash the windows well. Open the curtains and roll up the roller shutters so that daylight flows into the house.
3. 3 Make sure bookshelves and small items are clean and free of dust. Take extra books out of the room; now is not the time to show intellectual prowess.
4. 4 Remove family photos, certificates, merit and other items from the walls. This is too personal and can prevent buyers from visualizing themselves in your home.

Method 7 of 8: Bedrooms

1. 1 Make sure the bedroom has a pleasant scent and is clean. Eliminate any mold and decay odors.
2. 2 There should be no clutter in the room, take out unnecessary furniture. Try to make the room big.
3. 3 Add light to the room. Dark, old bedrooms scare off potential buyers.
4. 4 Always make your beds. Use fresh, or even new, bedding. This will encourage buyers to bring closer the moment when they and their family will live in these rooms.

Method 8 of 8: Small and Important Details

1. 1 Don't forget to screw in light bulbs in all rooms. Customers will feel more welcome when you turn on the viewing lights in the evening.
2. 2 Clean cabinets and carpets, wash windows.
3. 3 Roll up your sleeves and clean any greasy spots on your home. A clean home will wow many potential buyers. Repulsive things are cobwebs, mold, dirt, traces of dead insects, dirty walls, strange scattered things, a children's collection of drawings on the wall, moss, paint splashes, burnt carpets, etc.
4. 4 Reduce the number of photos and paintings on the wall. Best of all, leave the walls open. Also, hide most of your personal photos so that buyers can visualize themselves in the home.
   • Pick a couple of amazing pieces and hang them on the wall to complement your home. Remove the rest.
5. 5 Bake bread and coffee before starting the inspection. Favorite scent will allow people to treat favorably towards the house, which may soon be theirs!
6. 6 Remove any signs of animals. Remove the houses of dogs and cats, balls, toys, their beds. Not everyone likes pets in the home, and those who do may be unpleasantly surprised by the way they live in your home. When they come to see your house, give your pets to family or friends.
7. 7 Make sure the furniture is in the right place and does not get in the way of the road. All premises in the house must be freely accessible. If the furniture looks as shabby as the house, consider buying new furniture. Buyers may be looking for an old home, but they still want to live a modern lifestyle.
   • The rented furniture should complement the “lifestyle” of the home. If you are missing important items, such as a dining table, borrow furniture to give buyers the expected lifestyle in the home.
8. 8 Use fragrances in rooms such as the bedroom and bathroom for a sweet feel. However, try to stick to one scent, otherwise the presence of different scents can be repulsive.

Tips

• Don't fall into the trap of overspending for improvement. No matter how much you spend, you are unlikely to add more than 15% to the value of your home on the average prices of other homes in the area.
• It is pointless to offer an unrealistic price for a house - it will just sit on the market for several months and you will eventually have to lower the price anyway.
• If your home is really old and has a history, consult a dedicated Historic Homes agent.This person knows local taxes and can give you tips on how to incentivize potential buyers.
• Take an independent look around the house. Look at the home from the buyer's point of view and determine what flaws buyers will see. Eliminate bugs or be prepared to lower your price.
• Tell your friends and family that you are looking for a buyer. Let them know and recommend your home to their friends and family.

Warnings

• If you have a property that you are renovating for sale, you should not mask obvious defects in your home, such as large cracks that indicate structural damage. Such repairs can lead you to legal proceedings if the new owner discovers a defect that was deliberately hidden during the display of the property and the conclusion of the transaction.