Every day, there are new real estate listings in Montreal, if you want your home to get sold quickly, it has to stand out. But you shouldn’t be in a hurry to sell your home – with a few strategies, you can increase its value and perhaps even get more offers from interested buyers.
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Add curb appeal
More often than not, people who want to buy a new house already make up their minds about a particular property even before they step inside. This is the reason you need to ensure it has curb appeal by fixing your landscaping, lawn, and garden, as well as removing weeds and debris lying around your home’s perimeter. If the paint on your exterior walls is chipping/fading, consider repainting it.
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Declutter your home
Space is a major deal breaker. It’s one of the main selling points for any home. Before you even work on remodeling some areas of your property, make sure you declutter first.
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Give your walls a fresh coat of paint
This is perhaps the single most inexpensive way to boost your home’s value. Of course, to be able to save money, consider doing the job yourself. Fresh paint in bright or neutral colors can be attractive to buyers and will turn your tired old home into a bright and airy one.
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Update your kitchen
If you’re on a tight budget, then there’s no need to spend thousands of dollars to update your kitchen. You can simply change/add a modern-looking backsplash, replace older appliances, and repaint your kitchen cabinets and cupboards. Don’t forget to scrub/clean your tiles, cabinets, and drawers too.
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Let in more natural light
Nothing can dampen people’s mood more than a dark, old home. If you’re showing your home to potential buyers, get rid of dark and thick curtains and open windows and sliding doors to get as much natural light inside as possible. You can also replace old light bulbs or add lamps in every room.
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Add more storage
Buyers want to see shelves, cabinets, and closets. They want to live in a house with enough storage areas where they can keep their stuff and avoid clutter. Pay attention to storage areas in garages, bedrooms, and basements, and don’t forget to remove all items you don’t need to make your home appear more spacious and clean.
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Hire a home inspector
They can uncover unforeseen problems that you would never have found on your own – including issues with plumbing, roofing, air-conditioning, and electrical systems. You don’t want a buyer to walk away from their offer when they find out your property fails a home inspection.
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Ensure your home smells nice
We’re not necessarily talking about spraying expensive perfume in every room. Potential homebuyers want to live in a place that smells good so make sure you clean it properly before your open house. You should also put pleasant-smelling fragrance oils in key areas in your home and pet areas should be kept as clean as possible.
