When you’re deciding to sell your home in Wilmington, DE or Newark, DE, one of the first things you’ll want to know is how much your home is worth in today’s market. If you purchased your home at the height of the real estate bubble, chances are you think your home is worth more than it is. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t still net a profit you’ll be happy with.

One way to get an idea of how much your home is worth is to research other Wilmington, DE homes that are for sale in the area to see how your home compares in terms of size, location and features. Once you see what the competition looks like, you can start making smart, cost-effective updates to your home before putting it on the market. Here are a few tips for increasing the value of your Wilmington, DE or Newark, DE home.

1. Go Neutral

One of the most inexpensive and effective things you can do to increase the value of your Wilmington, DE home is to slap a fresh coat of paint on the interior walls. Paint does wonders for making your home look clean and updated. Go for neutrals, which appeal to the greatest number of people.

2. Get an Expert’s Advice

Rather than spending money to hire a designer, have a Wilmington, DE real estate agent come into your home and take a look around. Experts, such as myself, can give you pointers on what will turn buyers away, like popcorn ceilings, and what will impress them, like a water filtration system in your kitchen. Then, you can implement these changes to increase your home's value. When you’re ready for a few tips, just give me a call!

3. Update your Decor

Use home magazines, Pinterest, and catalogs for inspiration to spruce up the décor in your Wilmington, DE home. A colorful pillow or two on the couch can brighten up a living room while a vase full of beautiful flowers on the dining room table or in the kitchen can give your home an inviting feel home buyers will appreciate. Get creative and DIY when you can to cut costs.

4. Maintain Curb Appeal

I can’t stress enough how important it is to maintain your lawn and landscaping when you’re trying to sell your home. Keep the grass cut and watered and tidy up the landscaping to boost your home’s curb appeal. Add a splash of color with some potted flowers by the front door if you’re not willing to sink some money into updating your landscaping.

One of the best tools you can use to determine the value of your home is a comparative market analysis. Your Wilmington, DE real estate agent can gather data about other homes for sale and homes that have recently sold in the area to help you determine how your home competes and how it should be priced. Of course, your lender will most likely require an appraiser to evaluate your home, but doing some preliminary research and getting in touch with a local real estate agent are great places to start. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance as you explore the process of selling your home!

Katina Geralis
Wilmington, DE Real Estate Expert
Keller Williams Realty
Wilmington Real Estate
Wilmington Homes for Sale
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