Securing the best home price boils down to what’s under your control and what’s not. It’s impossible to control things like the housing market when you decide to sell, but well within your means to prepare your home to make the best impression on buyers.

 

Also under your control is making improvements and upgrades to the property to make it more attractive to buyers. Most improvements cost a significant amount of money, so it is best to speak to a real estate agent to determine what improvements will get you an ROI (return on investment). If you’re going to spend $5,000 on an upgrade and it will likely return you $20,000 in sales price, it’s worth considering.

 

Real estate agents will know the trends for your San Ramon luxury home, so it’s best to get in touch with an agent at the initial stage of your process. They will also advise you on the current market conditions and whether it is leaning toward a buyer’s or seller's market.

Most of today’s buyers are looking for a turnkey home, meaning they can move in and start their lives without having to worry about painting, replacing appliances, etc. If someone walks in and can imagine getting on with their lives right away without any legwork, it’s a turnkey property.

 

To achieve this, cosmetic changes are critical, such as painting and deep cleaning. There should be no dirt or grime or spiderwebs anywhere at all. Buyers notice cleanliness, but they also see a lack of it even more, which will make it harder for them to overcome any reservations about the property. It’s critical to ensure your property is in top condition from the outside in.

With San Ramon luxury homes, it is becoming more and more common to have houses professionally staged. Many people cannot visualize how a house will look when the furniture appears and are uncertain about the space when it’s time to move in. When a professional interior designer stages the home, buyers can visualize precisely how good the house looks once they move in and decorate. This once luxury selling strategy is more common, especially with high-end homes.

If your kitchen looks better in the 90s than in the present, it might be time for an upgrade to take advantage of the ROI opportunity. One of the tried and true sayings in real estate is that kitchens and bathrooms are what sell houses, so the upgrades in those rooms are essential. 

 

Typically, kitchens and bathrooms don’t have too much clutter (especially after staging), so potential buyers will be looking at the elements of those rooms and judging the whole house accordingly. If there are nice appliances and fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom, the entire house will have a greater appeal in the eyes of buyers. A poorly presented kitchen and bathroom can cause the offers to plummet or even not exist at all. 

Real estate markets have always been the most active in the summer, even in places with nice weather year-round like San Ramon. Your agent will be best able to give you a lay of the land as far as when to sell, but if you are considering selling in the dead of winter, this might not be ideal. It is best to speak to your agent to plan a timeline that will meet your needs and list the home at a good time.

Some upgrades are becoming more and more common these days, so much so that not having them is considered a disadvantage when you’re ready to sell. The biggest new development over the last several years is technology integrated into the home so that you can have maximum control over the home at your fingertips on your smartphone.

 

Many buyers of luxury homes are on the lookout for this new technology. Control of the home’s temperature, appliances, and house security straight from your smartphone has become nearly a necessity for those who have become accustomed to it and are relocating to a new home. If this upgrade already exists in a house on the market, it makes it much more attractive to buyers.

Once you have decided to sell, the most important call to get your San Ramon luxury home on the market is to speak to a licensed real estate agent like Lynn Chew.

 

Lynn will help you through the process and get you the most for your property. Ready to take the next step? Reach out to Lynn Chew for expert guidance!