When selling your home, your first thought may not be keeping potential buyers happy. With all the moving parts of home sales, it can be easy to forget that the little things truly do count – especially when it comes to the happiness of potential buyers. Yes – your home can probably sell itself as-is, but going the extra yard to boost interest in your home is worth it. As the housing market continues to rebound amid the pandemic, would-be sellers should think twice before skipping out on updating areas of their home in need of serious upgrades. With the inventory low and the demand steadily increasing, home buyers are still willing to spend big on homes with quality finishes in sought-after neighborhoods.
While you may not recoup every cent you put into upgrades, it will definitely help in creating the appeal that a buyer is looking for. However, the cost of not making any updates can be far greater than the small loss you’ll incur on any home-improvement projects if your home does not sell.
Another think sellers can also do is put together a home binder and include the following items for potential buyers to check out:
Home Guide
When a buyer is touring your home, they are going to be curious about the condition of the various parts of your home, from mechanics to appliances. By giving this information up front, you can avoid a lot of back and forth in the future. Included appliance manuals/warranties, smart home tech how to’s, a list of updates, home maintenance (ie: last time your HVAC was serviced), and age of mechanicals, roof, and appliances.
Vendor List
Create a master sheet of who you use for all of your homeowner needs. From landscapers to handymen, plumbers, and pest control. Try to include your recommendation for maintenance for any features your home has.
Local Favorites
What made you love where your home is? Include pamphlets from your favorite restaurants, info about local parks, or any neighborhood features that made your location so great. If you have kids, be sure to include things they loved about the area.