Top 5 Tips To Sell Your House Fast In Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs homes have been selling at a record pace and above market value in 2020, despite the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to mortgage interest rates being at all-time historic lows, enabling buyers to get more house for the money, and pay less monthly.
The demand for buying homes continues to outweigh the supply of homes available for sale on the market. We predict as 2020 comes to a close and 2021 begins, the Colorado Springs, Colorado real estate market will remain hot.
There is no time like the present to sell your home, whether you want to downsize, upsize, or simply move to another area or style of apartment, townhouse, or single-family home. Because I’ve been buying and selling homes since the fall of 2003 in El Paso County Colorado, I wanted to share the top five tips I tell anyone trying to sell a house fast in Colorado Springs.
1. Fix and Repair Major Issues
Repairing any leaks, furnaces, air conditioning units, or other major things is key to selling your home. These are things the buyer takes for granted when they are purchasing a home, and not having these items in good shape will not help your house sell fast, will reduce your listing price, and will require you to fix it before the house can be sold as it won’t pass inspection.
2. Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations
The state of your kitchen and bathrooms is critical when it comes to selling your house fast. Buyers are exceptionally picky today, and they prefer move-in ready. The kitchen and bathrooms will be used every day, so buyers don’t want to have to buy a house where they will have to renovate these rooms and have down time. They want new, or newer appliances, many prefer stainless steel finishes on the appliances, and want granite or quartz countertops instead of formica or tiles. Any realtor will tell you these are the rooms to invest in if you’re going to renovate as they will provide the best return on your investment.
3. Declutter Your House
You will need to rid your house of all clutter before putting your house on the market. Decluttered homes sell much faster. Why? Less clutter allows the buyer to walk through your house and see their belongings and artwork in the space. This way, they don’t have to visually remove your belongings. A decluttered home will also appear more spacious and will showcase attractive architectural features.
When it comes to decluttering, every room needs to be touched. That includes the garage, basement, storage rooms, and attics. The house’s main area, kitchen, living room, bathrooms, and bedrooms would be the top priority as buyers tend to focus on these areas when inspecting the house.
If you’re downsizing significantly, you can bring in an estate sale company to help you sell items. Facebook marketplace, and/or a garage sale can be used if you want to sell the items yourself, but be prepared to sell at a low price, as people are looking for bargains.
If you can’t part with the items or will need them for your next home, we suggest you rent a storage unit or pod for the time your house will be on the market. The money will be well spent as your house will sell faster, and potentially for more money.
4. Paint Walls Neutral Colors
A fresh coat of paint is a must if your walls are scuffed, haven’t been painted in a year or two, or if the walls are not a neutral paint color. Fresh paint brightens your home and gives it a feeling of cleanness. You don’t want the potential buyer distracted by wall colors they don’t like, even if that bright yellow is your favorite color. Remember, this is about making the home attractive to those looking and ready to buy, so you can sell your house fast. Today’s buyers prefer move-in ready, even if they’ll be making some updates before or as soon as they move in. A few of our favorite neutral colors include:
Best Paint Colors For Your Interior
- Truly Taupe – Sherwin Williams: a midtone, warm, monarch gray with an indigo undertone bringing a freshness into the room.
- Angora – Sherwin Williams: lovely color that compliments wood floors and furniture well.
- Agreeable Gray – Sherwin-Williams: This light gray is soft yet makes an impact and matches well with your belongings. It’s an all-time favorite when it comes to selling a house fast.
- Abalone – Benjamin Moore: A light, neutral gray, that well with a wide range of interior colors and wood stains
Since colors will appear different based on the amount of natural light a room gets and the other lighting you have, you should always test the color before buying en masse. You’ll want to make sure you like it at all times of day and night, as you never know when a prospective buyer will have time to come by. Try Peel-and-Stick Paint Stickers from samplize. They have popular paint colors from PPG, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams and Farrow and Ball. You just peel and stick on the wall, and the repositionable, non-damaging adhesive backing allows for viewing in multiple locations and in different lighting without marking up your walls.. At $5.95 a sticker, it’s the easy way to test a few paint colors without the mess.
5. Make Your House Sparkle Inside and Out
A shiny, clean-smelling home is the final step needed to sell your house fast. Every corner from top to bottom needs to sparkle and it must smell clean. If you don’t like cleaning, bring in a cleaning service to give your house a good scrubbing.
Don’t forget the exterior of your home. Curb appeal is critical, as it’s the first and last thing the prospective buyer sees. So get the power-washer out, or rent one from a local hardware store, top off your mulch with a fresh layer, pull any weeds or dead plants, and trim shrubs and trees for a perfect presentation. Oh, and don’t forget to shine up your front light and house number to make your home easy to find.
Finally, think about what’s important to you in your next house and what you’ve looked for when purchasing or renting a home in the past. All of those things may be important to your prospective buyer. Without a doubt, the devil is in the details when it comes to selling your home. Anyone who has sold a home will tell you it’s a lot of work. So keep your eye on your end goal, make your home picture-perfect, and be ready to sell your house fast!
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