Improve Your Home Before You Sell
And Get Top Dollar!
In today's competitive market,
Henderson homes
must be in top condition as well as priced correctly to generate
an offer. Homes that are in poor condition automatically invite
"lowball" bids, as both investors and first time home
buyers assume the owner is
in dire straits or they would have fixed up the property
themselves.
Plus an appraiser will subconsciously give
more value to a home that is in better cosmetic condition, even
though their appraisals are supposed to be strictly objective.
This is of even more importance in an area that is considered a
"declining market" where appraisers are already appraising
properties on the low end of the potential value range.
MoJo Home
Repairs, Inc., a local home repair company, has done extensive
research on the top areas of the home to inspect, repair,
improve and maintain which will provide the greatest value.
They have provided the following list of improvements that can
be made when selling Henderson or
Las Vegas homes.
Along with each recommended action they have developed a chart
which estimates increase in the selling price, the average ROI
(return on investment from the money spent) and the percentage
of
Las Vegas real estate agents that recommend the actions to
be taken.
|
Area of Home |
Recommended Action |
Avg
Cost |
Inc
in Selling Price |
Avg. ROI |
%of Agents
Recommended |
|
Clean/de-clutter |
MoJo Home Repairs, Inc. removes clutter by trashing,
donating, storing items in basement, attic or friend's
home. Help rent a storage space or sell excess
items, if needed. Do pre-open house cleanliness
inspections. |
$655 |
$1,522 - $1,955 |
430% |
96% |
|
Lighten& Brighten |
Replace any burnt-out bulbs and use higher wattage
bulbs.. Have defective electrical components repaired or
replaced. Keep Skylights, windows, drapes and blinds
clean. Open drapes and blinds. |
$448 |
$1,116 - $1,505 |
243% |
95% |
|
Yard |
Store away personal effects from front yard. Trim back the overgrowth and maintain yard. Make sure
that your lawn has a healthy green appearance. |
$611 |
$1,970 - $2,463 |
263% |
95% |
|
Plumbing&
Electrical |
MOJO does the repairing of defective plumbing or
electrical items in your home. |
$464 |
$1,126 - $1,498 |
183% |
86% |
|
Update kitchen& bath |
Update kitchen and baths by painting with neutral color.
Replace toilet seats, dated fixtures and drawer/cabinet
handles. Freshly caulk and redo grout in countertops,
sinks, tubs and showers. |
1,468 |
$3,277 - $4,000 |
148% |
81% |
|
Paint interior |
Repair any damaged interior walls by patching all chips,
holes and cracks; then touch up or repaint interior
walls with neutral color. |
$897 |
$1,864 - $2,337 |
134% |
93% |
|
Flooring |
Repair and refinish damaged floors, or cover with
neutral-colored wall to wall carpet and note damage in
your disclosure. |
$816 |
$1,693 - $2,129 |
134% |
89% |
For an exact quote on any repairs you may need, you can contact
Mojo Home Repairs at 702-445-1561 or visit their web site at:
www.MOJOHomerepairs.com.
Don't forget to mention that you are a
client of the Tonnesen Team and you will receive a 10% discount
off labor for all your home repairs!
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