There are a number of easy things that you can do to increase the HDB resale price of your home and help it to sell in less time. These things do not necessarily have to cost you a lot of money, in fact it is better if they do not as you are more likely to want to spend that money on your new home.
One of the first things you should do is to de-clutter your home. Clutter makes your house look untidy and unappealing and it can also make the living space look smaller and as though there is not enough space to meet basic storage needs. Anything that you have not used in more than a year should be packed up and donated 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.
Make minor repairs to your home to ensure that everything is in good working condition. This should be done inside and outside. Get wooden or tiled floors thoroughly cleaned and polished or regrouted if necessary. Make sure that carpet is as clean as a whistle by using a dry wet vacuum. These can get rid of a lot of the dust, dirt and other particles that tend to accumulate in carpets.
All light fittings and ceiling fans should be sparkling clean. These are often overlooked and can be filthy, but real estate agents and buyers are likely to notice small details like this. Other fittings around the house such as chrome in the bathroom and light switches should all be cleaned and in good 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.
Before the real estate agent even visits your home you should take a walk through it with critical eyes and try to notice all the things that someone thinking of buying your home would see. Neaten and fix up as much as you can from the garden to the interior of the house. Just making simple changes to the house can really increase the sale value of the home as well as helping it to sell more quickly.
