When you are selling your home, it is the normal thing that you want to get as much for your home as you can. There are several things that you can do to maximize the HDB resale price on your home without having to spend a lot of money renovating your home and getting it real estate ready.
Over time we are all guilty of building up a level of clutter in our homes. Before you put your house up for sale you need to reduce the amount of clutter around your house. It makes the place look untidy and it also says to potential buyers that this space is too small and not able to meet storage needs and that is a message that you do not want to send. Anything that you have not used for more than 12 months should be packaged up and sent to a charity.
Take note of the details. Cupboards and wardrobes should be organized and tidy. Buy home decor accents such as storage boxes and hangers to ensure that everything is packed away neatly and looks ordered. This tells buyers that you also take care of the rest of the house too.
Everything in the house should be in good condition. If there is anything that is broken, then it will need to be replaced or fixed. Wooden floors should be polished, tiled floors might need re-grouting and carpets should be expertly cleaned with a dry wet vacuum to get all the dust and dirt out.
Ensure that light fittings and ceiling fans are cleaned. This is an area that is often overlooked and when analyzed looks dirty and unkempt. Make sure bathroom fittings and light switches etc. All over the house are cleaned and in good working condition.
Rooms that are most used will look much improved with an extra coat of paint. These rooms are generally the kitchen, the bathrooms and the living area. Choose neutral colors to avoid putting others off who have more conservative tastes.
Prior to the real estate agent coming to value your home you should take a critical walk through the home to try and see it through objective eyes. There may be little improvements that you can make to the home without expense that will help to get a better price for the sale and a quicker sale on top of that.