The real estate market has a few ways due to COVID-19 and social distancing. A great example is that of video touring which has become more important than ever before. Technology has made it far more comfortable for a buyer to put an offer on a house without physically seeing it. Selling a home is going to be stressful as you want to maximize your ROI on the home. Being able to get far more than what you paid can allow you to upgrade homes if you move to an area with lower home prices. A number of people are leaving big cities due to restrictions and new opportunities to work remotely. Prepping your home is going to be of the utmost importance as appearances are everything when selling a home. The following are tips to prep your home so you get the largest offers from buyers as possible.

Staging Your Home

There is a chance that you did not splurge on new furniture due to moving to a new home in the near future. The last thing that you want is the furniture impacting the offer a potential buyer will make. The buyer most likely will not receive the furniture unless you are selling the home furnished. Staging your home can be done by a professional that likely has the perfect furniture for your space. Seeing the potential in the home is something buyers look for as the resale of the home should be factored into a purchase. If you have presentable furniture, you can allow this professional to arrange the furniture in a way they see fit. Providing your own furniture will reduce the costs of staging the home. You want as many buyers as possible to make offers on the home which will be dependent on listing photos and their physical visit.

Landscaping to Increase Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is the first impression that a number of people will have of a home. The buyer likely saw the photos of the home on the master listing system. This indicates interest to see the home physically so all the other details will make a difference. Getting a professional to handle the landscaping and put in seasonal plants can add thousands of dollars in value to your home. Maintenance of the lawn over time is important as completely sodding a property will be immensely expensive. Adding certain bushes to the home can improve curb appeal and provide added security.

The Garage Can be a Versatile Space

The garage is often used for the storage of property and vehicles. Putting a carport on the property can allow the garage to be used as an extra living space. The garage can make the perfect home gym or even a bedroom for a teenager that needs more space. Enlisting the help of a garage door company will be paramount as there are options that can improve the garage. There are options that have windows so natural light can enter the garage without sacrificing security. Detached garages can also be turned into in-law suites or an income source.

Energy-Efficient Windows  

Older homes could have dated windows that are bleeding heat or cool air daily. Decreasing your electricity bill monthly can play an important role in selling the home. A buyer seeing a low average electric bill will make the home more affordable to live in. Energy-efficient windows will pay for themselves over time and buyers are becoming more eco-friendly than ever before. Keep in mind that new windows are going to be expensive if you do the entire home.

Flooring

Flooring is a huge aspect that buyers look at as most buyers do not want to install new floors. Flooring can be expensive but can add more value than it costs. Tile is the most durable option besides painted concrete. Wood flooring is the classic option but these can be tough to maintain. Wood flooring also has to be replaced over time which will play into a buyer’s decision. Take a look at the cost of all of the options compared to how much it will increase the value of your home.

The small details matter as buyers could be viewing hundreds of homes per week. The housing market has seen a bit of a slowdown due to the pandemic. The process could take a little longer due to schedules being full and certain professionals wanting to distance. Treat your home as an investment that you need to profit off of as this is what it truly is.