Buying a home is one of the, if not the, biggest investments you will make in your lifetime. And, like any other investment, you hope to see a return. The good news is that if you have bought a home in Boise and are looking to sell, you may very well reap that reward.
According to Boise Regional Realtors, median sale prices in Ada County are up 10.3%, growing from $218,700 (62 closed home sales) in July 2015 to $241,200 (74 closed home sales) in July 2016. With mortgage rates remaining low, now might be a great time to consider a move!
Take a look here to get an idea of what your East Boise neighborhood’s home value is:
East Boise Neighborhood Home Values
If you are considering putting your house on the market, you will want to get top dollar so you’ll have to be sure your house looks its best. Most experts agree that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get your house to shine, but you may have to put in a little ‘elbow grease.’ A little work and time spent prepping your home for sale will make it shine above the others.
Once you have made the decision to sell, you should look at your house with an objective eye. Walk around your house, inside and out, and consider the things that you would see if you were a buyer. For example, that crack in the ceiling that you’ve ignored for the last couple of years may stand out now that you have a critical eye, and it may be time to fix it.
You may want to consider staging your home. This practice has proven to be very effective, as it sells home faster and maximizes your profits. Staging may be as simple as re-arranging and decluttering your personal items or it may be whole home staging. Templeton Real Estate Group is experienced and trained in preparing your home to appeal to more buyers.
Read below for 10 tips HGTV suggests you should do to get your East Boise home ready to sell, increase its worth and stand out:
- Improve your landscaping. Curb appeal is crucial to a good first impression, so make sure your home’s lawn is immaculate. Mow the lawn, prune the bushes, weed the garden and plant flowers.
- Clean the outside. A sloppy exterior will make buyers think you’ve slacked off on interior maintenance as well. Be sure to clean the gutters and pressure wash your home’s siding.
- Make repairs. In a buyer’s market, you want your home to be in the best condition possible. Take care of major defects like broken windows or a leaky roof that could discourage buyers.
- Make the front door inviting. A fresh coat of paint, especially in a color that contrasts with the home, will make the front door stand out. Replace faded house numbers so buyers can see them from the curb.
- Buy a new welcome mat. Let buyers know they’re invited into your home.
- Remove clutter and depersonalize. Buyers want to envision their belongings in your home. Clean up by renting a storage unit for knickknacks, photos, extra furniture and other personal items.
- Organize closets and drawers. Messy closets give the appearance that your home doesn’t have enough storage space.
- Make every surface shine. From ceiling fans to floors and everything in between, clean your home until it sparkles.
- Take color down a notch. You might like your lime-green bedroom, but it may sour buyers. Paint your walls a neutral color that will appeal to a wide range of buyers.
- Eliminate bad odors. Hide the litter box and spray air neutralizer throughout your home. When showing the home, fill it with inviting smells by putting out fresh flowers and baking a batch of cookies.
When you are ready to sell, call Templeton Real Estate Group for outstanding service and negotiating expertise. We’ll make your sale hassle free, get you top dollar and put profits in your pocket!
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