Sell at a higher rate!

One needs to know some simple steps to take while selling your home to a prospective buyer. It is needful to spend some bucks for a return of double the amount. You have to decorate the house as such that with a single outer glance the buyer gets attracted to buy it. If you spend Rs. 60,000 and odd on these things it will give you an added approx. 2.50 lakh to your house.

1. Repaint your house with a new look and color

This fresh coat on the walls of your house will give wonders so opt for a basic distemper with neutral shades as it gives a bigger look to your home. No need to splurge more on the costly premium emulsion. Make sure to fill your wall holes and mend all the damages. Approx. cost would be Rs. 35,000 and increases in value till Rs. 1.5 or 2 lakh.

2. Check all the electrical equipments

Check that all the functional plug points are in working condition. Ensure to change the fused bulbs by keeping all electrical equipments in working order. Let your buyers get a home where they can move in and relax. These changes will fetch you up to a value of Rs. 25000 on a cost of Rs. 3000 – 4000.

3. Replace all the cracked and damaged floors

If the tiles are unattractive then get your floor polished to give a glossy look. With simple grinding and polishing work, you will be able to match up with new tiles that will give you an increase in value worth of Rs. 20,000 on an expenditure of Rs. 10,000.

4. Check all your taps and plumbing fittings

If there is leakage in any pipe or taps mend it thoroughly. Ensure to keep all faucets and washrooms in working condition. This will cost you a mere Rs. 1500 and in return, you will get a value of about Rs. 4500.

5. Clean the house completely

Hire a labor and clean everything from cobwebs to window sills and washrooms to floors and ceilings. It will merely cost you a Rs. 500 but the new look will grant you directly a value of Rs. 10,000.

6. Keep some lively plants and fresh flower vases to brighten your home

You can even go for artificial plants as it gives a vibrant touch to the atmosphere. If there is any staircase or balcony attached to your home, ensure to fix the damages and repaint the railings. This will increase a value of Rs. 5000 at a cost of Rs. 500.

7. Wash the exterior of your house to give it a fresh and new feel

A simple good shower to your house will increase its value to Rs. 5000 for only the expense of your time and energy.

8. Give a new polishing touch to all the wooden cabinets of your kitchen

You can give spray anti-termite treatment in case if it is in bad condition to get rid of multiple insects. This varnishing will cost you up to Rs. 2000 and will add a value of Rs. 10,000 to your home.

9. Give a proper shed to parking space

Many buyers prefer this amenity, to an extra bedroom. So spend on the necessary things, which might add up your cost to Rs. 5000 – 10,000 but will increase in value by more than Rs. 30,000.

10. Pay attention to the drainage facility

Ensure to check if the toiletries are clean and not blocked or else clean the sewerage tanks and place deodorize in all your washrooms. It will cost you up to Rs. 3000 and increase your value to Rs. 15000.

11. Place some needful furniture to make your home appealing

An empty house doesn’t look attractive. It gives added warmth and composure to your home. You can even place a refrigerator, which is optional. These integrations will add up the value to Rs. 15,000 approx.

By including these corrective steps while selling will undoubtedly give you your dream price, so try to choose some of these tips before selling your home.