Are You Planning to Sell Your Home in 5 Years? Here’s What You Need to Do Now

Are You Planning to Sell Your Home in 5 Years? Here’s What You Need to Do Now

If you want top resale value from your home when you will want to sell your home, not only must you make sure it looks its best, but it should also include all the features that most attract buyers. Unfortunately, it is practically impossible to achieve optimal results when you only have a few weeks to carry out renovations. Planning to sell in a few years? Find out what to do now to get a great price.

Some of your home’s features are more likely to charm to buyers and may persuade them to offer a price that meets your expectations. Here’s what you should have on your renovation to do list for the next few years!

1— Spring Clean … Twice a Year!

It shows when a home has been well maintained by its occupants over the years! Visitors can tell if the owners care. They will be reassured (or, on the contrary, have misgivings). As dust accumulates, it can become embedded in the corners of walls, tile joints, wood mouldings, the bottoms of drawers, etc. For a house to look its best, it must be thoroughly cleaned at least twice a year.

2— Complete that Second Bathroom

A second bathroom is a major selling point! Obviously, this type of project can be quite an investment. The solution is to renovate step by step over an extended period. Plus, you will then have time to hunt for bargains on the materials. There is no rush, after all!

3— Focus on Keeping the Lawn Healthy

As we all know, having a lawn that stays green throughout the summer is increasingly difficult. Cities must sometimes restrict water use, and it is not uncommon for grass to dry up as a result. Furthermore, the appearance of weeds like quack grass can spell disaster. Five years won’t be too long to tame your lawn and keep it healthy so that it can create a great first impression for buyers!

4— Decorate in a Timeless Style

The world of design is known for the rapid pace of its trend cycles. One style will be the height of fashion for three years and then slowly fade out of favour. If you plan on moving in five years and must renovate, choose timeless accessories and styles. In this way, your home’s decor is more likely to appeal to future buyers.

5— Rededicate Each Room to Its Original Purpose

Did you convert the second upstairs bedroom into a sewing room? Is your family using the main living room as a dining room? Is there a home gym in your garage? All these changes may be the right fit for your family, but it would be surprising if that were the case for any future owners. To increase your odds of a quick sale, you should refurnish each room according to its original purpose. This may be no small task, so to start planning now!

6— Always Begin with the Kitchen

The kitchen is the single most important room when it comes to selling your home. That is why you should dedicate the largest part of your budget to renovating it. Will its decor be out of date in five years, or will it still delight visitors? If you are unsure, ask an interior design expert for guidance.

7— Fix All the Minor Irritants

Unfinished work is a definite impediment to a sale. If you plan to put your house on the market in a few years, complete repairs as you go, such as patching holes in walls, installing quarter rounds or replacing the paving stones that have been overrun by weeds. The less you procrastinate, the smaller the workload will be when you finally decide to sell your residence.

8— Continue to Look at Comparable Homes in Your Neighbourhood

On a monthly basis, take note of the sale prices of homes in your neighbourhood, each property’s features, and the speed at which they find takers. This is an indicator of what buyers are looking for. What do these homes have that yours doesn’t? Is it a swimming pool? Hardwood flooring on the second floor? A large shed? An inviting backyard? These are pointers to what improvements you might consider making to your home!

Certain additions or modifications to your home may really be worth it real estate-wise. If you need any advice, don’t hesitate to contact a RE/MAX broker.

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