You have heard it before but no matter what you do or how your property looks, the best way to sell your home is to have it price correctly in the market place.  Homeowners may be discouraged because they have improved their properties, but in Charlotte or for that matter in other areas of the country not seen the returns on their home improvements like they have seen in recent years.  With the amount of inventory in the Charlotte area, the best way to position your home is to have it look better than the competition AND to price it according to what is the current market value.

 

Money magazine lists the Best Fast Fixes to prepare your home for sale. Some of these are cost effective and will bring big benefits when selling.   Look for more information on www.cnnmoney.com/realestate

 

 

Boost Curb Appeal

·        Upgrade your mailbox, house numbers, doorbell and knocker with a copper of bronze set (cost as little as $200)

·        Edge and mulch the beds ($300-$500 for mulch)

·        Green the grass with nitrogen-rich fertilizer ($50 to $200 based on lawn size)

 

Spruce up the Interior

·        Paint: it can transform a space ($60 to $100 DIY)

·        Replace boring light fixtures with statement pieces ($300 chandelier)

·        Install new switch and outlet covers ( .50 plastic to $5 - $10 metal)

 

Update a Bathroom

·     Replace tired-looking faucet with a more stylish one ($300 to $900)

·     Regrout old tile floors that have blackened grout ($200 to $600)

·     Install beadboard wainscoting over dated tile wall ($800 to $1,000)

 

Revive a Dated Kitchen

·    Paint dark oak cabinets white ($100 to $200 fro supplies DIY)

·    Replace old cabinet knobs and pulls with stylish brushed

 nickel ones ($50 to $200)

·    Have stone tile installed right over existing Formica

countertops ($500 to $1,000)