When you decide to buy and sell homes (or flip them as it is currently called), it is important that you find ways to sell them as quickly as possible. Even though you want to make improvements and make a good profit, there are many people who spend way too much time and money on their flip.
However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips to fix up your flip quickly so you can sell it sooner.
The Right House
Choose the right house before you even get started. If you want to fix and flip as quickly as possible, you are going to have to start with the right house. Don’t buy a house with a bad roof or foundation because it will need major renovations.
A house with good bones and only cosmetic problems can usually be fixed and flipped within a few weeks or months. Look for stained walls, dirty carpets, and other problems that are simple to fix.
Power Wash
Many homes get quite dirty, and a good washing can make a big difference, no matter what the outside is. Stone, brick, and even siding can sparkle after a good power washing. Though you may have thought that the outside needed some work, you might not need to do as much after you wash it properly.
Paint
A nice coat of paint can go a long way to improving a home. If you are trying to keep costs down and sell your flip in a short amount of time, you should start by painting as much as you can.
You should paint everything a neutral color so people can see themselves living in the home without making too many changes. If you have bright colors (or even blue and purple) in the rooms, most people are going to want to paint right away (or find a better-suited home).
Update the Kitchen
Get new faces for the kitchen. Though many people want an updated kitchen, the truth is that a modern kitchen can be quite costly. However, you can make a big difference without totally redoing the kitchen. You can get new cabinet fronts (or even just paint the current ones). You may also be able to reface the appliances in the kitchen, making them look newer than it is.
You may also be able to do this in the bathrooms to make them look a little better too.
Appliances
You may want to update some of the appliances. Kitchen appliances can only be cleaned so many times so you may want to purchase some new ones (or slightly dented ones) in order to update the kitchen quickly and easily.
Lighting
Another easy fix is lighting and hardware. Faucets, toilets, door handles, doors, and other things are relatively quick and easy to fix, while still making a big difference.
Lighting is another. Many people want to buy homes with ceiling fans and good lighting so you should make sure that your house is well-lit in the dark. You can add some lighting (or even just update the ones you have) and the house should sell easier.
Find More Tips to Fix up Your Flip Quickly
If you want to buy a home and flip it as quickly as possible, you are going to have your work cut out for you. However, with a little bit of power washing and paint, you can make almost any house look a lot better (and more sellable). You may also want to look into getting new cabinet faces for the kitchen and bathrooms. New appliances (or even refaced ones) can also make a big difference rather quickly.
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