How to increase the value of your Boise home
If you’re hoping to maximize the value of your Boise home as much as possible before listing, there are several strategies you can follow to boost its sale price. We’ll provide a brief overview of each below.
Curb appeal: First impressions matter! Enhancing your home’s curb appeal will help make a positive impact on buyers from the start. According to the National Association of Realtors, 92% of realtors recommend improving curb appeal before listing. Simple, low-budget tasks like mowing the lawn, adding fresh mulch, planting flowers, painting the front door, and installing outdoor lighting can make a significant difference.
Strategic updates: Prioritize the right strategic home improvements to get the best return on your investment. According to Zonda’s 2024 Cost vs. Value Report, replacing the garage door is one of the best improvements you can make, yielding an impressive 194% ROI. Other impactful upgrades include refinishing the floors, repainting interior walls, and upgrading faucets, lighting, and appliances in high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
Necessary fixes: Addressing essential repairs, particularly those related to major systems like your roof, foundation, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing, can prevent negative outcomes during your home inspection. Tackling these problems upfront ensures your home is in top condition for buyers. However, it’s always wise to consult your real estate agent before taking on any costly or last-minute repairs that could delay a sale.
Decluttering and depersonalizing: Decluttering and depersonalizing your space can function to create a blank canvas for buyers, helping them better envision themselves in the home. One HomeLight survey found that decluttering can add $8,000 or more to your home’s sale price. Removing personal items (like family photos, religious symbols, or sports memorabilia) and clearing out excess furniture or junk can create a welcoming, spacious environment.
Deep cleaning: Buyers are often more willing to overlook minor flaws or imperfections when a home is spotless and fresh. According to a HomeLight survey, deep cleaning can add an average of $3,700 to your home’s value. To perform a deep clean of your home, focus on tasks like steam-cleaning carpets, scrubbing grout, and washing windows to brighten up spaces. Also, don’t overlook smaller or neglected areas that could be harboring secret dust and grime, like ceiling fans, range hoods, and vents.
Home staging: Now that your home is sparkling clean, show off its best features and attract buyers with thoughtful staging. Professionally staged homes can sell for up to 13% more than unstaged homes, according to HomeLight data. Even if you don’t hire a professional, taking the time to create an aesthetically pleasing layout with modern furniture can help sway buyers. 67% of agents in our most recent Top Agent Insights report agreed that staging helps sell homes in the current market, and 31% even considered it “essential” for a home sale.
Unlock Your Equity and Buy Before You Sell
Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency.
How to buy before you sell in Boise
If you’ve found your next dream home in Boise but need to sell your current home first to provide the funds, HomeLight’s Buy Before You Sell (BBYS) program could be the perfect solution.
BBYS allows you to tap into your property’s equity to buy your new home first and sell your old home later, streamlining the homebuying process. If your home is eligible, this equity can be unlocked in as little as 24 hours, enabling you to make a strong, non-contingent offer on your new property with zero upfront fees. This process is designed so you can focus on settling in and enjoying your new place, rather than worrying about multiple moves or living in a staged home.
If you go with BBYS, HomeLight charges a flat fee of 2.4% of your current property’s sold price. If your house doesn’t sell within 90 days after closing on your new property, HomeLight will purchase it from you and continue working to sell it. Any profits from the sale, minus costs incurred by HomeLight, will be passed on to you.
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