Selling Your House On A Budget

Although it is late in the summer, there are still plenty of people out there looking to buy houses in Pittsburgh.

When it comes to selling your house, there is more than just focusing on the price of the home. There are obvious concerns like renovations, and how the mechanicals are functioning. These are high ticket items though, and many home owners can't at the drop of a hat dump $10,000 into their home. So what are some easy ways to get your house ready for sale, without breaking the bank?

4 Ways to Get Your House Ready to Sell For Cheap

1. Landscaping

The first thing a buyer sees when they leave their car to enter your house is the exterior. Not just the street, the neighbors, and the house, but the landscaping. Is the grass cut, are the weeds removed, is there a nice path leading to the house with mulch and flowers? Simple tricks like adding another flower bed, or mulching along the exterior of the house can really make a great first impression for a Pittsburgh buyer.

2. Paint

Nothing makes a bigger difference than a fresh vibrant color to the exterior or interior of a home. Freshly painting your home can make a massive impact when it comes to attracting buyers. If you are hiring out it will probably cost around $1.50 per square foot. If you want to take on the task yourself you can dedicate a weekend to teaming up and knocking out the job on your on. Modern colors like grey, light blues, and light greens are very popular right now when it comes to selling a house in Pittsburgh. Focus on neutral colors that would appeal to the masses, not your favorite shade of pink!

3. Professional Cleaning

Nothing will scare away a buyer faster than nasty smells, dusty wood work, or dirty floors. It is amazing how much buildup a house can have. Over the years between appliances, cooking, piling up junk in the basement, and stains to carpet, there's a serious need for a professional cleaner. Steam clean the carpets and make them look brand new. Get all the tough spots in the kitchen that have caked on grease. And make sure to polish any woodwork to give it a nice shine! A fresh smelling house and clean environment will be very inviting to buyers when it comes to listing your home for sale.

4. New Fixtures

Adding new fixtures to the kitchen and bathroom as well as doors can be a great way to showcase your house in the best light possible, literally! Replacing grime faucets and fixtures in the bathroom can make the room look more modern and new. New light fixtures not only bring out the best lighting for the room, but look great too! Right now there is even a trend starting back up for gold fixtures with a more industrial appeal. Whatever your style is, new fixtures can make a room look modern and new, even if it cost you less than $100!

Selling your house can be a difficult task especially when it comes to renovations. Rather than taking on the risk of a massive construction project, you can always save money by making these simple updates to your home. While it might not fetch you the price of the new construction housing in the neighborhood, it surely will grab buyers attention more than the vacant distressed house that is for sale as your competition!

Seeking an all cash offer for your house or apartment building? Our team will present you with an offer in 24 hours. The more work the better! We have bought condemned buildings so no project is too big for us.