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Three Ways to Get Your Home Ready To Sell Without Breaking The Bank

Posted by Sheri on
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
in Organizing
| comments: (94)
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I absolutely enjoy getting called in for a consultation before a home goes on the market!   In fact, it’s one of my favorite things to do.  I get to come into a home, with no strings or emotional ties, and make recommendations and give ideas on how to get the property ready to sell.

I’m not sure how many of you know, but I tend to be a bit frugal.  I don’t like spending money on wasteful items, I rarely will make an impulse purchase, and I always go shopping with a list.  I absolutely detest wasting money on ‘stuff’.  And I totally get how owners are reluctant to spend money of fixing up a home that they plan on selling.

So knowing that I value money (and not just my money), what does it take to get a home ready to sell that won’t break the bank?

 Top to Bottom Clean

A good clean house speaks volumes!  With a top to bottom clean I’m not talking about dusting, vacuuming and mopping the floors.  I’m also talking about:

  • wiping  baseboards
  • washing walls
  • getting the cobwebs from the higher ceilings
  • pulling out appliances (fridge/stove) and cleaning behind there
  • windows washed (inside and out)
  • outside pressure sprayed, etc.

By taking care of these items, you home will sparkle!  Nothing beats the look of pride and ownership and a clean house – WOWZERS!

Fresh Paint

You may love the hot pink main floor powder room – but not everyone will!  Nothing says update like a new coat of paint!  Having your home painted in neutral colour(s) is typically my suggestion.  You can always decorate with colourful accent pieces.

This is an image from Benjamin Moore using the following colours:

Neutral Color

Neutral Paint Color

 

Using a Caribbean Blue Water colour as an accent colour adds that little pop of colour but doesn’t take over the room.  This allows potential buyers to envision their things in this room.

 

 

 

 

Less is More

There is nothing that is more of a turn-off for potential buyers to see a home filled with clutter.  Having too many things fitting into one space puts an overload on our system.  Seeing a room that acts like a ‘drop zone’ may indicate that the home does not have enough storage when the fact is, it most likely has sufficient storage.  This particular photo (courtesy of Bethany Britton) shows that what was once a catchall  and dumping ground can look simplified by getting rid of the excess stuff.

Less is More

 Getting your home ready to sell involves some work both mentally and possibly physically.  Mentally, the shift in ‘my home’ to ‘a home’ makes it easier to change things up (like paint colour).  Physically, you may need to do some heavy duty cleaning to get your home in top notch shape.  The fact is, you have one chance to make a first impression so why not WOW the socks of your potential buyers!

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  1. Andrew Smythe
    on 04.10.2013
    at 11:09 AM

    These are fantastic techniques to use when trying to sell “a” house. Especially getting the homeowner to change their perspective on the house which is key. Making these changes in a home will definitely help in getting the home off of the market. Good tips!!!!!

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 09.10.2013
      at 9:45 AM

      Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comments.

      Reply
  2. Robert Jones
    on 16.10.2013
    at 1:48 PM

    Really good tips, simple but often over looked.

    Its amazing how a simple clean and fresh coat of paint can make a property stand out, and more importantly more appealing for a buyer.

    Nice article

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 19.10.2013
      at 1:18 PM

      Thanks Robert. We agree with a fresh coat of paint. Something home owners can either do themselves or hire someone to paint for them. I hope you have a great day!

      Reply
  3. Karen
    on 17.10.2013
    at 3:56 PM

    This is a nice article. I think it’s kind of sad that homeowners do all this in order to sell their house. Too bad they couldn’t live in a freshly painted house when they were still there! You’re right, the house has to be in its best condition to sell quickly.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 19.10.2013
      at 1:23 PM

      Hi Karen, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. It is amazing what people will do, or need to do, in order to sell their home to get the best value and for it to be sold quickly. I guess our busy lives get in the way. We’re just glad we can help out. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Captain Goodman
    on 19.11.2013
    at 12:10 AM

    Thanks a lot for the post .This is exactly what people wanted to know .It would’ve surely helped a lot of them . If you ever come across short opf space you can always contact us . You are most welcome to our site storage units aurora il Thanks a lot again

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 19.11.2013
      at 9:28 AM

      Thanks for stopping by. Your storage facility looks like a great place to help individuals, families and businesses with their storage needs! I hope you have a great day today!

      Reply
  5. Phil Washington
    on 22.11.2013
    at 7:18 AM

    I like you tips. One thing I would recommend on when getting a pressure washer is that you might want to get one with attachments that will be useful for many parts of cleaning your home. Decks, gutters, windows, etc. I’d advise making a “to do” list and renting a power washer over the weekend and trying to get as much of it done as possible. They are very versatile if you get the right tools.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 23.11.2013
      at 9:13 AM

      Great tips Phil! Thanks for the comment. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Timmy Hawk
    on 28.11.2013
    at 2:45 AM

    Those nice tips for home improvement and good sell.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 28.11.2013
      at 2:28 PM

      Thanks Timmy for stopping by! I appreciate your comment. Have a great day!

      Reply
  7. Eric
    on 12.12.2013
    at 5:32 PM

    I agree with all of your ways to tidy up the house. What I love though, is the last one, Less is More. That’s something not a lot of people usually realize. Nice article!

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 12.12.2013
      at 5:39 PM

      Hi Eric,
      Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Glad you enjoyed “Less is More”. It’s something we are trying very hard to instill in our kids. I hope you had a great day today!

      Reply
  8. Hossam
    on 22.12.2013
    at 2:33 AM

    Wow , thanks for your awesome tips 🙂
    i learnt alot from this Article , i was planning to sell my Home so that i could buy a new one in the country yard and your article gave me insights on what i should do
    Thank you again,
    Regards

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 23.12.2013
      at 2:50 PM

      Hi Hossam,
      Thank you for leaving your comment. Wishing you all the best with the sale of your home!

      Reply
  9. Vivek Jain
    on 28.12.2013
    at 2:10 AM

    It was really wonderful to read 3 ways for getting home ready.
    Simply I learned a lot from this article.
    Thanks for this wonderful share mam. 🙂

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 28.12.2013
      at 11:34 AM

      Thanks for stopping by and leaving those nice comments. I appreciate it. Hope you have a great day today!

      Reply
  10. Steve Norwood
    on 05.01.2014
    at 7:48 AM

    Hi

    I love the Caribbean Blue paint that you used. Those oceanic colors of paint really brighten up a room in my opinion. Over the years as a “house flipper” I always use to go with the plain white or off white, but recently I have put a little color into my homes. The result is a quicker sale. I think using a few key “favorable” colors when you paint is something that appeals to owners, especially when selling to young couples. Thanks for the tips and nice article.

    Regards,

    Steve

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 06.01.2014
      at 11:56 AM

      Hi Steve,
      Glad you enjoyed the article! I was just talking with a future client about paint colours how ‘neutral’ colours don’t have to be boring! Glad to hear about your house flipping business and how adding color into your homes is getting you a quicker sale. All the best! ~Sheri

      Reply
  11. faheen
    on 17.01.2014
    at 6:43 PM

    Simple and Amazing Article thanks for posting i am expecting more article from you

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 19.01.2014
      at 12:35 PM

      Hi Faheen,
      Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comments. I’ll be adding a new blog article each week. Hope you can come back to read more:) Cheers, Sheri

      Reply
  12. Rashed
    on 19.01.2014
    at 9:59 PM

    Not taking bank loan is very good,,,,

    Reply
  13. Stephanie
    on 23.01.2014
    at 5:43 PM

    A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 24.01.2014
      at 1:31 PM

      It really is amazing how a simple coat of fresh paint can make such a huge difference. Thanks Stephanie for stopping by and leaving a comment. I hope you have a great day!

      Reply
  14. Pirater mot de passe facebook
    on 30.01.2014
    at 6:34 AM

    Amazing Article, Thanks a lot for it !

    Reply
  15. cosmetic
    on 01.02.2014
    at 9:08 PM

    agreed! nice post ../ informative! A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference../ keep posting! 🙂

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 05.02.2014
      at 3:16 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment!

      Reply
  16. Rashedul Islam
    on 09.02.2014
    at 9:44 PM

    Hello
    amazing and beautiful article 😀
    very nice and true. YOUR ARTICLE IS VERY NICE
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 10.02.2014
      at 4:52 PM

      Thanks for stopping by to leave your comment! Hope you had a great day today!

      Reply
  17. Lisa Bloskas
    on 12.02.2014
    at 2:41 PM

    Thanks for the advise. A lot of home sellers must read this for them to fully understand how the correct home selling must be done. Very nice points.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 14.02.2014
      at 11:06 AM

      Thanks Lisa! I appreciate your comments.

      Reply
  18. Camera Space
    on 15.02.2014
    at 2:20 AM

    I really never mind about that. Thank you for the article. 🙂

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 17.02.2014
      at 6:18 PM

      You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  19. gitcalgary
    on 17.02.2014
    at 6:19 PM

    I couldn’t agree more – nothing says ‘Pride of Ownership’ like a clean home!

    Reply
  20. Tony T.
    on 27.02.2014
    at 7:20 AM

    Clean and clutter-free spaces do relax and change your psychology when you’re home.

    I also loved your idea about painting the walls with a nutral color and comliment it with Caribbean Blue Water color decorating accents.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 27.02.2014
      at 3:51 PM

      Thanks Tony! I know when we get busy and stuff starts to just ‘lay around’ I absolutely feel it!
      Glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  21. Donald Quixote
    on 07.03.2014
    at 2:55 PM

    Great ideas. A clean house will definitely sell faster than one that looks dirty and gross. The better it looks the more appealing it is to others.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 07.03.2014
      at 11:45 PM

      I couldn’t agree more! Nothing beats coming into a home that is clean and tidy! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment.

      Reply
  22. Samiul
    on 08.03.2014
    at 11:35 PM

    hello mam you have made a useful checklist for home sellers….. very informative. keep it up
    also can this site hope help more http://www.findyour.com.au/

    Reply
  23. Bokep Gratis
    on 09.03.2014
    at 7:44 AM

    awesome really pretty!!

    Reply
  24. Aman
    on 18.03.2014
    at 11:19 AM

    It is a very helpful article. A few people write about such things. It helped me a lot.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 20.03.2014
      at 10:08 AM

      Hi Aman,
      Glad you found the article helpful!

      Reply
  25. Lisa Ray
    on 26.03.2014
    at 11:40 AM

    Nice article there. A neat and clean looking house definitely has an edge when it comes to attracting buyers and perhaps perking up the price!

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 26.03.2014
      at 3:43 PM

      Thanks Lisa! Nothing says pride of ownership like a clean and neat home. Thank you for leaving your comment – I hope you’ve had a great day!

      Reply
  26. vito
    on 31.03.2014
    at 6:05 AM

    Some really nice tips for selling your home. I relocate many people homes by myself and sometimes i get really irritated by people who are selling their homes, they should learn by following these informative tips..

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 31.03.2014
      at 4:28 PM

      Thanks for stopping by to comment Vito! It sure makes a move easier to sell without excess things. I hope you’ve had a great day.

      Reply
  27. The Calgary
    on 07.04.2014
    at 11:03 PM

    Its Really an awesome Article for Selling A Home. Thank u for your This Posting.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 11.04.2014
      at 9:45 AM

      Thank you – and thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  28. Matt
    on 28.04.2014
    at 11:41 PM

    I can’t imagine that anyone wouldn’t clean their house top to bottom before trying to sell it. You’d have to be out of your mind not to! It’s literally the easiest thing to do and there shouldn’t be a mess in the first place if it’s selling

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 02.05.2014
      at 3:48 PM

      We couldn’t agree more Matt. Sadly, it’s one factor we have to discuss many times with clients.

      Reply
  29. Cassandra
    on 01.05.2014
    at 3:54 AM

    I think the interiors are absolutely amazing. I really like the style of the chairs.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 02.05.2014
      at 3:49 PM

      Thanks Cassandra for stopping by and leaving your comment. Loving the chairs as well!

      Reply
  30. RV garages
    on 06.05.2014
    at 12:37 AM

    Thanks for giving this idea. It’s something worth to read, specially to those people who are trying to sell their homes. Great post, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 06.05.2014
      at 2:40 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and leaving your kind comment!

      Reply
  31. cristina
    on 04.06.2014
    at 1:03 PM

    Great post thanks for sharing this article.It,s an interesting and useful article.

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 09.06.2014
      at 7:29 AM

      Thanks Cristina. I hope you have a great day today!

      Reply
  32. priyadas
    on 04.07.2014
    at 1:14 AM

    Its a great article. I would recommend everyone to refer the article if anybody is thinking to buy or sell the house. NRI Banking

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 05.07.2014
      at 11:21 AM

      Thanks Priyadas!

      Reply
  33. Erick Mark
    on 24.07.2014
    at 2:47 AM

    WooOOOoh!!!! Amazing Tips Ma’m …. Thumbs Up. Thanks for sharing such nice tips. Great Work. Keep it Up

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 24.07.2014
      at 10:50 AM

      Thanks Erick!

      Reply
  34. Lauren Slater
    on 21.08.2014
    at 9:23 PM

    Repaint the interior with light colors and removing unused things will give a house not only fresh look but also will looks huge even if it is not. Nonetheless, it can increase your house value.

    Reply
  35. vipul sharma
    on 04.09.2014
    at 9:27 AM

    thanks its really nice…

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 06.09.2014
      at 7:35 AM

      Thanks Vipul. ~Sheri

      Reply
  36. robin cruch
    on 30.10.2014
    at 10:20 PM

    Thanks for share Great posting

    Reply
    • gitcalgary
      on 31.10.2014
      at 10:32 AM

      Thanks Robin! ~Sheri

      Reply
  37. Dewald
    on 18.12.2014
    at 5:46 AM

    Thank you for the awesome post. Less is always more and this definitely applies to home renovating.

    Reply
    • Sheri
      on 19.12.2014
      at 10:15 AM

      You are so welcome! ~Sheri

      Reply
  38. Garry Lee
    on 28.01.2015
    at 2:29 PM

    I blog often and I seriously thank you for your content. This article has really peaked my interest. I am going to keep checking for new.

    Reply
  39. ActaBank
    on 03.03.2015
    at 12:25 PM

    Thanks again for an intresting post!
    A lot for our clients are actually doing that today, i mean its not that hard to take good pictures and write a couple of words!

    I think the biggest challenge for consumers is to find good forum to promote his residence and thats also an argument why you should consider hire a real estate firm instead.

    Best regards,
    Mattias Acta Bank

    Reply
  40. Ronald J. Ladson
    on 16.04.2015
    at 11:21 AM

    Your style is so unique in comparison to other folks I have read stuff from. Especially in these missing subjects, I’m Not going to sell my house,!!! hhhh Thanks for posting when you have the opportunity, Guess I’ll just bookmark this page.

    Reply
  41. David Walker
    on 02.05.2015
    at 5:51 AM

    Hey there…Well I was thinking to sell my house but I was not aware with these all bank stuffs but thanks to you for posting this information. It’s always good to read your post as it gives a sort of knowledge .Keep posting and keep growing.

    Reply
  42. Fort Myers Real Estate
    on 16.05.2015
    at 1:21 AM

    Thank you for the beautiful point to share with everyone before selling out the property without breaking the bank.
    for more help and to buy or sell out the property everyone can consult with us to get best deals and property.
    http://bestfortmyersrealestate.com/

    Reply
  43. Keter
    on 19.05.2015
    at 5:21 AM

    Great post Sheri. A topic that is often overlooked. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sheri
      on 19.05.2015
      at 7:19 AM

      Thank you. ~Sheri

      Reply
  44. Insurance Monitoring
    on 19.06.2015
    at 12:28 AM

    very nice article..and the information you shared is very important for home owners who waht to sell there home.This is exactly what people wanted to know .It would’ve surely helped a lot of them .

    Reply
    • Sheri
      on 19.06.2015
      at 7:17 AM

      Thank you! ~Sheri

      Reply
  45. James Festa
    on 24.06.2015
    at 8:19 AM

    This is the perfect site for anyone who would like the design. You put some amazing pictures. I like the idea. Nice post

    Reply
    • Sheri
      on 24.06.2015
      at 3:05 PM

      Thank you! ~Sheri

      Reply
  46. nFuse Capital
    on 12.01.2016
    at 10:16 AM

    Thanks for sharing your tips on getting a home ready to sell! The color palette you’ve included is beautiful, that blue is a really great choice! Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Sheri
      on 12.01.2016
      at 10:19 AM

      Thanks for stopping by and leaving your nice comments. ~Sheri

      Reply
  47. pearson limo
    on 19.02.2016
    at 4:16 PM

    very nice tips thanks for sharing quiet innovative mind

    Reply
    • Sheri
      on 21.02.2016
      at 10:10 AM

      You are so welcome!

      Reply
  48. Danielle Reed Real Estate Agent
    on 11.04.2016
    at 8:54 PM

    Hey Sheri, these are all great points! This article is share worthy for sure!

    Reply
    • Sheri
      on 12.04.2016
      at 3:04 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  49. Donald
    on 25.05.2016
    at 3:44 AM

    Fabulous Share!

    These small changes can actually increase the value of your property as once I did decking of the floor which didn’t cost me much amount but gave huge profit in return, almost double. I do prefer installing a beautiful chandelier to improve the look of my house.

    Reply
    • Sheri
      on 25.05.2016
      at 6:29 PM

      Great to hear about the huge return you got when you did your decking!

      Reply
  50. Carol Martin
    on 14.07.2016
    at 8:23 AM

    Hi Sheri,
    Thanks for helping with these simple and doable tips.
    That’s obvious everyone will be attracted towards the clean house and may be they pay us more than we actually thought of. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sheri
      on 15.07.2016
      at 7:33 AM

      Hi Carol, Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment. It’s amazing how a clean house can attract a number of potential buyers. It is my personal belief that a clean house equals pride of ownership which for a potential buyer, can mean a lot! Cheers!

      Reply
  51. Angela Allen
    on 16.07.2016
    at 3:48 AM

    Hi Sheri,

    Absolutely informative Post.Glad to hear about the ways to get home ready to sell. Really liked it. I would go for such techniques for my business. The idea of ” Top to bottom clean” is interesting one. Keep sharing more informative posts.
    Thanks for the article.

    Reply
    • Sheri
      on 18.07.2016
      at 8:28 AM

      Thanks Angela! I appreciate your comments and dropping by. ~Sheri

      Reply
  52. Glen Main
    on 22.09.2016
    at 1:29 AM

    I completely agree with less is more. If I were in the shoes of a buyer, I would be looking for a clean blank canvas rather than a work in progress. Freshness over extravagance.

    Reply
  53. Joel
    on 11.10.2016
    at 2:32 AM

    Great tips, simple and easy to understand.

    Reply
  54. Calicut Landmark Builders
    on 23.12.2016
    at 4:11 AM

    Great share. Thumbs up for your efforts.. Cheers

    flats in calicut

    Reply

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