Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Segment 2The Top 10 Areas That Should be Updated Before You Sell Your HomeMost people do not know exactly how to prepare their homes for sale and often believe buyers will pay top dollar for every home ‘as is’, ‘where is’, ‘with all if its faults’, is that true?Even in this low inventory market, buyers want a ‘move-in ready’ home.Here are some of the top areas that should be updated before putting your home for sale:Carpet in the Bathroom – 72.6% buyers do not like this!Biggest trend for flooring now:  Luxury VinylFor small spaces it is not that expensive!Popcorn Ceilings – 65.9 of Buyers do not like this?Can be costly and messy to removeIf home built in mid 70s need to check for AsbestosShag Carpeting – 62% of Buyers do not like shag56.6 of Buyers do not like Wood PanelingThis might be able to be painted.  Paint it White.If you are thinking of making a move and would likeTips on how to prepare and position your home to command top dollarGet a great idea on how much your home will sell for in this marketCall