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Property Investment Help – How to Increase the Property Value Before Selling Part 2

October 25, 2013 by Property

This is the final part of a 2-part article explaining 10 different ways of how you can add value to your property before you sell and therefore make an extra profit in the process. This 2-part article will provide you with 10 ways to increase your property value and explain how this can help you in gaining the maximum amount possible for your property when selling. Although, making improvements in order to increase the property value may cost some initial expense, the benefits of performing these improvements should greatly exceed the initial costs that it would take to improve your property. Take a look below at the final 5 improvements you can make to your property ….

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Give your kitchen a makeover – to many prospective property buyers the kitchen is the most important part of the home. So give your kitchen an inexpensive makeover by making minor changes to the surfaces and cupboards to bring your kitchen to the modern era. By having your kitchen giving off a modern and clean feel, buyers will be drawn to the property and increase the likelihood of gaining your full asking price.

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Ensure bathroom is spotless – before showing prospective buyers your property, give the bathroom a thorough clean. Buyers usually do not mind an ageing bathroom but one thing buyers will not tolerate is any dirt in the bathroom. Also, if it is financially viable, try to replace the toilet and sink with brand new ones to improve the look of the bathroom as this will increase the chance of a quick sale.

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Make sure your property is ready to move into – creating a home that can be moved into without major renovation, decoration or repair could give your property the edge over others in your area. Imagine what you want from your next property, and try to replicate it to entice buyers with limited budgets.

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Borrow or rent some quality furniture – by adorning your home with borrowed or rented furniture that adds the element of luxury, you could be able to create an overall luxury look and feel to your property. Even though there may be a cost involved, the prospective buyer will see the quality furniture and it will give off a positive feel to the property that could be transmitted to the rest of the property.

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Select the best real estate agent – finally, try and ensure that you have the best real estate agent possible acting on your behalf. This is critical as the better the real estate agent the more likely the chance you have of getting a sale and also a price that is at or near the asking price. To find the best real estate agent, shop around many different ones before committing and ask questions to people who have prior experiences of dealing with different real estate agents.

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Property Investment Help – How to Increase the Property Value Before Selling Part 1

October 25, 2013 by Property

This is the first of a 2-part article explaining 10 different ways of how you can add value to your property before you sell and therefore make an extra profit in the process. This 2-part article will provide you with 10 ways to increase your property value and explain how this can help you in gaining the maximum amount possible for your property when selling. Although, making improvements in order to increase the property value may cost some initial expense, the benefits of performing these improvements should greatly exceed the initial costs that it would take to improve your property. Take a look below at the first 5 improvements you can make to your property ….

Increase the Property Value Tip 1

Tidy Up Your Garden – this may not seem to have much substance to it, but the front garden will be the first thing that potential buyers will see. So by tidying up your garden will greatly improve the look and feel of the property and therefore increase the likelihood of a quicker sale. The cost of purchasing new soil and shrubs is quite reasonable so the expense is not that high and also it would be beneficial to purchase some ornamental features just to improve the look of the garden.

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Clear away any excess possessions – when potential buyers are viewing the property, make sure that all of the excess clutter is cleared away beforehand. This is not just because it may make the property look a bit untidy but the prospective buyers are less likely to be able to visualize how they would arrange their own furniture after moving in. So if it is possible, try and ensure that the property is open with little in the way of possessions lying around so the buyer can picture how it would look like after they move in and by doing this it will increase the chances of a sale.

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Carry out all of those little jobs – all property owners avoid those little jobs that have no real bearing on the day to day living within the property. But before attempting to sell the property, ensure that all of the little jobs such as replacing the tile grout or repair any chips in walls or fittings. This is important because you want the respective buyers to feel that the property has been well kept and if this is the case they are more likely to offer closer to the asking price then they would if there are little chips around the place.

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Give the property a fresh coat of paint – by giving all rooms within the property a fresh coat of paint it will give off the feel of the property being fresh and modern. Prospective buyers will not realise that the property has just been painted so they will think that the property has been well kept and therefore increase the likelihood of them purchasing. But when painting the property, stay away from any overpowering colours and stick to neutral colours so the prospective buyers can use their own imagination of what it may look like once moved in.

Increase the Property Value Tip 5

Check all of your doors and windows– check the condition of all of the doors and windows and ensure they are well presented and fully functional . Also, think about energy efficient replacements? However if replacements aren’t an option, then make sure that all doors and windows fit and open properly and are free from cracks and damage.

You can view the second part of this article [here … ]