SHACKLEFORD ISLAND ON THE SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS OF NC

SHACKLEFORD ISLAND ON THE SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS OF NC
WALKING WITH WILD MUSTANGS ON THE CRYSTAL COAST OF NC

Thursday, January 09, 2014

How to Get Your Crystal Coast NC Home Ready to Sell

Selling a North Carolina home can be a stressful process. From beginning the financial paperwork to marketing the property to getting homebuyers to your front door, home sellers have much to mull over when listing their homes. If you're looking to sell your Crystal Coast homes this year, here are a few tips to help get the property in tip-top shape in ways that won't break the bank.

Get a Hold on the Small Stuff
You probably have a host of "little things" and projects you've been meaning to fix for a while now. It's time to get a hold on those and get to work! Leaking faucet, chipped paint, squeaky doors? Homebuyers will be turned off by these as they will imagine what else might be wrong with the home. Fix these small projects before the buyers tour your home and you'll avoid those walking away with the "what if" questions.

Deep Clean Outside Too
You'll clean the inside of your home before the potential buyers arrive, but don't forget the outside too. Power wash the exterior walls and walkways as dirt and grime can tend to accumulate over time. Take some time and rent a power washer, you'll be amazed at how different (and clean!) your home will look afterwards.

Toss Out the Old
When it comes to selling your homes in North Carolina, you want to put your best foot or furniture forward. It's time to toss out the old and broken pieces and make way for the working ones. "We often get used to certain things such as a cracked planter pot or broken outdoor light," said AOL Real Estate. "It takes just a few minutes to walk around and clear your home of broken things that you simply haven't gotten around to dealing with." You should also replace light fixtures and bulbs outside that may be out. This will make a world of difference in curb appeal, especially to those potential buyers who might be driving by the home after dark.

Use Neutral Colors
When updating paint colors in homes in Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Emerald Isle, use neutral colors. You may love bold colors, but potential homebuyers might not and that can be a deal breaker for some. Give your walls a fresh look with neutral paint and choose colors that don't stand out, but simply give a clean feel. If you don't want to take on a big project, you can touch up trim and doorways. 


Gena Gilbert

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