It’s tax season and if you are expecting a refund this year and plan to place your home on the market, here are eight ways to use your return.
Use Refund Towards Home Inspection Cost:
Having your home inspected prior to placing your home on the market will prepare you for any unexpected issues to address prior to the sale. Home inspections cost range from $300 - $500. Contact Us for our list of recommended home inspectors.
Save Refund For Home Staging:
Staging your home for sale can significantly decrease the length of time it’s on the market. The benefits of staging your home could lead to higher offers, sell the home faster, maximizes the space of your home and help your home stand out in the market!
Use Refund Towards Home Updates:
Hire a contractor or complete a few home updates yourself using your tax refund. The following home updates have more of a return when it comes to selling your home. Install new flooring. Add a fresh coat of paint to the front door or purchase a new door. Updating light fixtures. Painting all the interior walls and trim a nice neutral color will help sell your home.
Purchase New Appliances:
If your appliances are out-dated or reaching the end of their 8-12 year lifespan you may want to take a look at buying a new suite of home appliances.
Use Refund For Storage Solutions:
When placing your home on the market for sale you will want to remove our personal items and place them in storage. Use your tax refund for storage solutions while your home is on the market.
Landscaping Services:
Curb-appeal is very important when it comes to selling your home, use your tax refund to hire a landscaping service or update your yard yourself. Easy updates would include a well-kept yard, manicured flowerbeds, and laying fresh mulch.
Cleaning Services:
A cleaned home will help you sell your home. Hiring a cleaning professional will help your home make a great first impression. A few areas you want to have well cleaned, kitchen and appliances, bathrooms, windows and doors, entryway, bedrooms and hallways, and all floors and baseboards.
Save Refund Towards Closing Cost:
During the closing, the seller could pay a percentage of the buyer’s closing cost fees. Contact our agents to help you determine how much you would need to save when selling your home.