Expenses to Get your House Ready to Sell.
By: The Headley Group Realty
April 2017
Transforming your kitchen and
bathrooms are the greatest value adding jobs you can do to your home. If your expenses
doesn’t allow for full remodels, or your whole home needs to be to improve the
appearance up, here is a checklist for some of the most significant progresses
you should make prior to listing your home for sale:
Paint — This is at the top of the
list. New paint will revive up your home and make every room look good. You
might be able to get away with just walls and slender, but check your ceilings
for water stains or bad paint lines to decide if they need to be added. Average
cost is $5,000-$7,000.
Flooring — switching carpet and
re-finishing hardwoods are economical way to restore the area that gets the
most wear in your home. $5-$10 a square foot is what you can expect subject on
carpet or hardwood.
Lighting — You want your house to
be well lit. Buying new light fixtures and ceiling fans not only give you
better light, but also add a stylish finish to your home. $50-$150 for
installation per fixture.
Kitchen Appliances — Brand-new
kitchen appliances are an easy way to update a kitchen’s look, as well as providing
peace of mind to buyers. We commend stainless steel or black. Standard packages
range from $1,500 to $3,500.
Bathroom Shower and Tub Surrounds
— Re-caulk all corners and touchup grout so these areas are clean and
waterproofed. $25-$75 depending on the size of the shower.
Professional Cleaning — Good
cleaning services have the equipment and means to get your house show prepared.
Make sure they include wiping down walls, blinds and windows in their deep
clean package. The average cost of a onetime deep clean is $350-$500.
Entrance to Home — Painting or changing
the front door and making sure the walking path up to the house is in good overhaul
makes for a great first impression. Tighten up handrails, fix stairs and make
sure the seals around the door are in good shape. Replacing a front door on
average is $7,500. Just painting and doing minor repairs should be in the
$500-$1,000 range.
Landscaping — Trim bushes, mulch,
plant some flowers, cut the grass and edge. A $500-$1000 budget should give the
average yard good curb appeal.
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