What should you fix before selling? Not many realtors talk about WHAT NOT TO FIX when selling a house. No one wants to throw away good money by fixing things that won't add value or help you sell your home faster. Your goal is to keep as much of the equity as you can
Driveway And Walkway Cracks
Do not fix hardscape! Who doesn't have cracked driveways in San Jose, California? Remember that hardscape is expensive, so fixing concrete or walkway cracks is not advisable.
Window Coverings
Heavy curtains give quite a traditional look and may not suit everyone's taste or decor. The good thing is, you don't have to replace them, but you can simply remove them! It's good to let as much natural sunlight in the home as possible. Use sheer curtains for the windows where privacy is a concern like a bedroom window off the front porch, but otherwise leave windows without any coverings.
Major Landscape Work
Do not plan an overhaul of your yard for selling. A new landscape can be expensive so avoid too much work here. It is worth your money to spruce up your landscape by trimming to make it overall more presentable. There are inexpensive ways to make your landscape look desirable
Front Door
You won't get ROI on a new front door. What you can do is to have someone paint it with fresh color and replace the front door hardware to coordinate with the rest of your home for a fresh new look.
Fireplace
A lot of homes have outdated brick fireplaces. Do not cover up the old brick or paint the brick. Just update the fireplace screen and do your best to make it look presentable.
Updating Recessed Lighting to LED
Recessed lighting is already considered an upgrade, so it's best to keep older recessed lights as is.
Replacing Carpet with Hardwood or Solid Flooring
If you've got carpet that's worn or dirty, it needs a deep clean or a replacement to a basic carpet. Paying extra to put a laminate or hardwood flooring is not advisable, buyers are eventually going to replace it with their preferred flooring anyway.
I do hope this has been informative, please do write to me at jr.homesold@gmail.com or call me Jayshree Reddy @ 408-489-6812 for any further questions. I'm a real estate specialist based in San Jose, California.
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I Live in San Jose. After a Long stint in Tech & Education moved to Real Estate in, Bay Area California.
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