When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s really important that you are showing it in the best light, of course. There’s a lot of competition here in Colorado Springs, so taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to make before selling your home.

  1. Repaint walls. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint inside is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally is something you can DIY. Make sure to cover any walls with scratches and chips and consider updating accent walls with a more neutral coat. Not everyone is going to like your bright yellow bedroom or dark red living room! Try to make it appealing to as many audiences as possible. 
  2. Repair floors. Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature in a home, so you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing them or getting them professionally cleaned. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new!
  3. Refresh the landscaping. Show buyers your home is the full package by dressing up the outside as well as the in. Clean walkways and driveways, plant seasonal flowers and plants, trim hedges and trees, install some outdoor décor pieces and fill in mulch and gravel. Simple, but very effective.
  4. Fix your fixtures. Leaky faucet? Rusted drains? Loose drawer handle? Nobody wants these things in their home. Making these small fixes can make a big difference to potential buyers.
  5. Improve your kitchen. Kitchens are the heart of the home for most people, and an outdated kitchen can be a real bummer. Updating cabinetry, repairing or replacing countertops, and installing new faucets and sinks may be worth the investment. There are so many things you can DIY in a kitchen that make a big impact!