2020 has been an unprecedented year for just about everything. Selling homes this year has been no less crazy. Home sellers and buyers this year bought and sold homes at lightning speed, and often over asking price. The market became as competitive as it was fast moving. Since 1963, Appliance Center has been furnishing homes in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, and proudly works with the area's top real estate experts. Appliance Center’s award-winning design team and some of the area’s most successful realtors will make your home “sale” ready.
The Kitchen
According to Trulia.com, the two rooms in a home that potential buyers feel are the most important are the kitchen and the master bath. Fortunately, if you live in Northwest Ohio or Southeast Michigan, you have the #1 home furnishings and design superstore with over 40 kitchens on display to help you with your project. Appliance Center’s design team can help you transform your kitchen or bath from floor to ceiling with cabinetry, countertops, flooring, appliances, lighting, backsplash, window treatments, and more. Micki Evans, the lead designer at Appliance Center recommends bringing any measurements when you meet with your designer. Also, bringing pictures of your dream kitchen to use for inspiration is a great idea. “Anything that will help the designer visualize your design goal helps out tremendously. We will provide you with many different layouts and design ideas, and the design and estimate are free!”
Here’s a before photo:
Show It Off
We live in a connected world. Home buying and selling is no different with the number of apps and websites available to find the perfect home. Virtual tours are available of most homes to walk you through the entire home from your smartphone or PC. “Over 98% of home buyers search for a home on the internet. Internet exposure and photos are the keys to getting it sold quickly and at the highest value,” said Victoria Valle, one of the top realtors in Northwest Ohio. “Google top agents and see which agents can easily be found when you search as a buyer. Having an agent that comes up at the top of Google often translates into home listings that appear well in searches also,” said Victoria. Victoria also recommends paying close attention to an agent's listings to make sure they have professional photos and videos of the homes they are selling. Finding a realtor that knows how to properly market your home and get you the most value should be the goal of all home sellers.
Clean and Declutter Before You List
Okay, so this tip seems obvious, but having a clean and clutter-free home can make a HUGE difference in the home selling process. It can also mean the difference between getting the price you want or getting substantially less. Jill Perry, another top realtor in the area says “Even if you do not have money to do expensive updates you can make sure your home is clean. Seems simple but a clean home equals a well-cared for home in a buyer’s mind. When I say clean…I mean deep clean, from cleaning the corners of the kitchen and bathrooms to cleaning the cobwebs in your basement and garage.”
Some Updates Cost Less Than You Think
A lot of home buyers are very visual and struggle to get past dated paint colors, carpet stains, or your “museum ready” avocado green appliances. This can all be overwhelming for a seller and discourage them from thinking they can get the price they want, or even from listing the home at all. The good news is that a lot of improvements cost less than you may think and can help you net thousands of extra dollars in your sale price. Simple updates in critical rooms or entry points of your home can make all the difference. With the kitchen being the most important room in the home, having updated finishes and appliances can really make or break a sale. Appliance Center offers affordable kitchen appliance packages starting at under $2000 for all four kitchen appliances. That update alone will create confidence in your buyer's mind.
Here’s an after photo:
Appliance Center also has the area's largest flooring selection with over 40 brands on display, and we offer a free in-home measure so you get a free, no hassle estimate for replacing old carpet and bringing your living space back to life, affordably. “We have flooring for every project, large or small, and every budget.” said John Fulton, Flooring Manager with over 30 years of Flooring experience. “If you call us today, we will come out, measure, and provide you with an immediate estimate.” said John. Appliance Center offers carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, tile, linoleum, and more.
For more information, or to contact a professional Appliance Center designer, visit ShopAC.com, or call 419-PAY-LESS.