Are you thinking about listing your Sacramento house? If so, you will likely be making some fixes and upgrades to the home in order to get it listing-ready. But not all repairs are created equal. You don;t want to make expensive repairs that offer little to no return. lets dive into 5 Things To Fix Before You List Your House in Sacramento
In this blog, we have put together our list of 5 things to fix before you list your Sacramento home!
Look down…
Even old, damaged, and tired flooring can be dealt with for a relatively low cost. Fix cracked tiles, repair major scratches to hardwood and clean or rip out old carpeting. Even if the floors underneath are nothing to look at, leaving old, dirty and stained carpet is a huge turn-off. If the floors are in rough shape, an area rug can always help to cover up the damages. If you are leaving the carpets as is, have them professionally cleaned to remove any stains or odors you might be over looking.
Look up…
You will want to fix any damage to the roof. Repair leaky parts and any water damage to the ceiling. Water stains on the ceiling and walls can be huge red flags for potential buyers. They will immediately think there could be mold and much bigger problems. Fix these things before showing your house so you don’t scare off potential buyers!
Look around…
The color of the walls can change the whole look and feel of the room. While the consensus says to stick with neutral tones, adding some warmth to a dark and cold feeling room will change the way people feel when they walk in. You want the colors to be warm and inviting. Find a balance between plain and boring and too bold and off-putting. Infuse some personality into the color scheme, but remember you want to appeal to a wide audience, not just those who share your color palette. Wallpaper is seeing a comeback, but not everyone is interested in prints on the walls. If you decide to leave wallpaper up, make sure it is a low-key print that isn’t going to dissuade people from enjoying the space.
Landscaping
You can’t say enough about curb appeal. There have been studies done, saying people subconsciously decide if they will make an offer on a home within the first few seconds of seeing it. Your landscaping is your first chance to connect and appeal to potential buyers. For a relatively inexpensive investment, adding some plants and cleaning up weeds and overgrowth, can make a huge impact on how fast your home sells. While bad landscaping might be able to be looked over for the perfect house, it is better to start out on the right foot. Start out by making people want to see more of the house, just by looking at the outside!
Kitchen & Bath
They say these areas ultimately sell the house. However, it is not necessary to complete major remodels or renovations to make the areas really pop. Small fixes in these spaces can add serious value to your home. Refinish or paint old cabinets to give them new life. Countertops and even tiles can be resurfaced. You can even refinish your tub and shower. You can also add new fixtures, including faucets, drawer pulls, doorknobs and cabinet handles. Doing these things can make a dated space feel modern and fresh almost instantly!
Fix Before You List Bonus: Lighting
Adding great lighting to the area will help to sell your home. Make sure areas are well lit, and are filled with warm light… nothing too bright or hard on the eyes!
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5 Things To Fix Before You List Your House in Sacramento
FAQ
Q Will you be listing my home on the MLS or actually buying it?
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Q How are you different from a real estate agent?
A We’re direct buyers with 30+ years of experience, not agents who list properties hoping for a buyer. Agents typically charge 3-6% commission ($3,000-$6,000 on a $100,000 mobile home) and the average selling time can stretch to 6-12 months—with no guarantee of sale. This works for sellers who can wait and don’t mind paying commissions. We’re different: we buy properties directly with cash, specializing in difficult situations like tenant problems, squatter issues, code violations, and major repairs that most buyers avoid. We can make decisions within days (sometimes same-day) and close as quickly as 6 business days. We take all the risk by purchasing with our own cash, handling all complications, making necessary repairs, and finding the next buyer—which is particularly challenging for problem properties.
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