Without having to liquidate yourself, you can touch up your property and increase it’s value when selling it.
If you are fortunate enough to have a property with a good view, focus on this element and replace windows with larger ones or even sliding doors. By doing so the great view that you see will be even better. If it has a garden view, make sure the garden is well groomed and add something to attract attention through the large windows. A water feature or rock garden is a good idea. Even if the view is not of the garden, a beautiful garden can increase the value of your house up to 15%. Remember that the garden is usually one of the first things that potential buyers will see when they look at the house and first impressions really do last.
Even if you think a small scratch or chipped tile will not be a problem when trying to sell your house, fix these minor problems. You may not realise it, but if you live in a home with a few small imperfections, you tend to get used to it and overlook it. But if you are a potential buyer, all these tiny errors stand out like a sore tooth and you immediately re-evaluate the thought of buying the property. Fixing all the minor problems is not very expensive and worth the trouble at the end of the day.
A paint job is always welcome and you can save a lot of money by doing it yourself. A standard colour is always the best option as we all have different taste and the property is not likely to sell as easily in a cerise pink or shocking green. Make sure all cracks and chips are filled up and walls are clean and dry before starting the painting process. Use the proper paint for exterior and interior with a roof paint to match the exterior. Your local paint warehouse should be able to help you choose the right colours and the right paints.
Kitchens and bathrooms are very important and should always be clean, neat and tidy. If the bath needs re-enamelling, do it, and if the if the taps are not up to date, update them. By adding these little touch ups, the value of your house will increase and you will definitely get a return on the money you spent. If tiles are cracked or chipped, try to replace them with the same tiles and if this is not possible, consider re-tiling the entire space. Replace all damaged plugs, hideous lampshades and outdated wallpaper.
Always make sure your house is in a good condition both inside and out, so that potential buyers can see that the place is looked after. If possible, make sure everything is in good working condition and that there are no leaks in the roof or holes or cracks in the ceiling. Window framework should be polished if made from steel and varnished if made from wood.
Who knows, maybe after your fixing, painting and gardening is done, you decide that you would rather keep the house!