For all the schools of thought when it comes to selling a home, there are a few basic ground rules that sellers should follow if they want to make a good impression on homebuyers. This is especially true if sellers are showing their home to a demographic with disposable income. These buyers are far more likely to make their decision based on instincts rather than price. Unless the seller is planning to sell the home as a fixer-upper or to a flipper, they can use the following tips to lay the right foundation.
Work Outside In
Cleaning up the outside of the home is the best place to start because curb appeal will go a long way. At a minimum, the outside of the home (including the lawn and garden) should be as clean as possible. Recent trends show
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There are probably a lot of energy-efficient upgrades homeowners would do for their homes if they had the money. Sadly, most of us have to concentrate on certain home improvement projects that yield the highest return on investment (ROI.) For businesspeople, the ROI usually boils down to how much profit a particular investment will generate, but a homeowner isn't always driven by that type of net gain. Whether a homeowner cares more about the environmental impact of their home or their power bills, they can use these tips to decide which projects are right for them.