The decision to place your home on the market was probably already stressful enough, right? But the thought of then having to prepare it for sale is often enough to stop people from selling altogether. There is good news… and more good news! This week’s blog is dedicated to the simple fixes that can make your home seem even more appealing without a ton of time or money or stress. The even better news is that part of our seller service includes extensive hands on efforts to execute anything your home needs.

First of all, we wanted to share 3 simple seller solutions from our friends at the California Association of Realtors®. They call these improvements ones that ‘save the sale’ because without being fixed, these items can make a home seem uncared for, ill-maintained or damaged. But by removing those water-stained ceilings from old (and fixed!) plumbing problems, laying down fresh carpet and re-grouting – you are saving yourself from a whole remodel and giving your home a fresh feel with buyer appeal. Remember that many buyers plan to customize the home to their tastes anyway, so you don’t need to spend $35,000 on a new kitchen to sell – when you could paint cabinets and replace hardware for less than a few thousand.

In addition to the items above, our team here at Homes of Silicon Valley has a list of simple, affordable solutions (and vetted vendors to complete them!) that will give your home that distinctive edge that stands out. We can’t disclose all of our secrets online – but let’s just say you’d be surprised what new doors & trim can do inside and fresh mulch and rock can do outside! And that’s just the tip of the iceberg for our small suggestions for big impact…call us to learn more!

With purchase applications at 9-year highs – there ARE people who want to buy your home. Don’t let fear of prepping your home for sale stop you from making a worthwhile move. Call us for a complimentary consultation that includes our suggestions for minimum work and maximum ROI.

All our best,

Mark & Jason