Selling Seattle High Rise Condos?
Making repairs to a condo can increase the sale price and help you sell the property faster. The repairs do not have to be extravagant or expensive.
Some of the best repairs are simple cosmetic improvements and sometimes all you can do with a condo. The current condition and age of the condo, and its appliances, will also dictate some of the repair plans. Some of the more expensive repairs may be necessary to convince a buyer to shell out the kind of money you are looking for. The important thing is to remember that the buyer is looking for the best value for their money. Any repairs that improve, or can be perceived to improve, the value of the house will result in a quicker sale.
One of the quickest and easiest repairs that can be made to a condo to help sell it is a fresh coat of paint. Paint fades over time and as the wood beneath the paint dries and cracks the paint begins to peel. This is especially true on trim areas. Scraping and painting the trim can add a fresh look to the condo. This is a repair that can be done in a weekend, depending on the size of the condo.
Another area that often gets worn and tired over time is the entry door. A new door, along with the fresh paint, can improve the look and feel of the condo as guests enter. Door prices range from the very inexpensive to the extravagantly priced. A simple door with a frosted glass design can be purchased for under $200 and can add an air of elegance to the entrance of a home. But this may not be allowed in your area. Check with your HOA before making any major changes to the outside.
Inside the condo there are several quick fixes that can help. Changing old light fixtures and covering any open electrical outlets or junction boxes will give it a cleaner, safer appearance. Replacing worn or broken molding, hiding phone wires and electrical wires, and painting walls and trim will increase the home's value. Replacing worn or broken tiles and bad spots in the carpeting are a little more expensive, but can really change the look of a room.
Another area often neglected by home sellers is the annual maintenance. Simply having the furnace and water heater inspected and cleaned when selling in late summer or fall takes away one burden from the homebuyer. They can step into the home, ready for a winter heating season, with no worries. Banking the condo if needed before the winter also improves the efficiency of the heating system and saves the new homeowner money.
Repairs, whether simple, inexpensive ones or larger, more costly fixes, will help improve the value of a home. Homebuyers look for value and want to feel safe when purchasing a home or condo. The last thing a buyer wants is to be hit with costly repairs right after making a large down payment. Any repairs that improve the look and feel of a home will attract potential buyers. Repairs that improve the efficiency and safety of a home will put a buyer at ease and make them more confident in making the investment. A little money spent on repairs could result in a higher selling price or faster sale, or both.
For a more detailed description and tips on your particular condo, feel free to contact us any time. We specialize in selling Seattle high rise condos.