Prep Your Home to Sell With Tips From HGTV's 'Listed Sisters'
Here the sisters share some basic tips behind their winning concept:
What are some of the most common problems that a seller absolutely must address before selling?
Listed Sisters: Everything is negotiable; a home can be sold 'as is.' However, problems that may come up on a home inspection such as termites, mold, leaks, and high levels of radon, are all red flags for a buyer and should be addressed before putting your home on the market if you hope to see the highest return.
What projects, both aesthetic and structural, can a seller handle on their own, and what should they consider bringing professionals in to fix?
Listed Sisters: Homeowners can tackle the following on their own:
- Painting
- Re-caulking bathtub surrounds and anywhere else needed
- Swapping out old light fixtures;
- Updating hardware
- Pulls and knobs in the kitchen and door handles throughout the home
- Freshening up landscaping
Kitchens and bathrooms remodels are two investments where you will see highest returns.
If you don't feel comfortable enough to change out flooring, call in a professional. Other projects that would involve a professional would be taking down walls, anything structural, and relocating plumbing or electrical.
If a home owner’s budget is on the smaller end, what's not worth investing in prior to selling?
Listed Sisters: If your budget doesn't allow major updates or fixes, make sure you at least do:
- A thorough deep cleaning
- De-clutter
- Apply a fresh coat of paint on interior walls.
What are some optional projects, both big and small, where the ROI is almost always worth the cost in the long run?
Quick, easy, and smart ways to invest in your home before selling:
- Updating light fixtures,
- Plumbing fixtures
- Painting
New episodes of Listed Sisters air on Mondays at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST on HGTV.