While it's tough to overcome the emotional attachment you have to certain features of your home, you need to try to tackle this from an objective viewpoint. Grab a pen and a pad of paper, and walk around the outside of the home writing down absolutely everything that needs to be done to make the house look its best. Then do the same with the interior. Next, take a close look at both lists and figure out just how much time and money you have to put into making your home most appealing to potential buyers. If you have a lot of furniture, consider putting some of it in storage to open up the space inside the house.

Be careful not to waste your time or money on improvements that will not bring a return on your investment. It can be easy to get carried away and overspend on repairs that will not do anything to raise your sale price. Some of the best places to focus on are kitchens and bathrooms, and the exterior of the house. If a property has good curb appeal, more buyers will want to see it.

If you don't have time or cash to handle repairs yourself, you may consider offering an allowance to buyers or slightly lowering your price to allow them to handle the fixing once they own the home.

We would be happy to assist you in determining what repairs would be most beneficial prior to putting your home on the market. Just call us at (512) 420-9997 or email info@AustinHomesTexas.com