Before my clients sell their property, they often ask me the question, “If I were to do 3 things to my vancouver condo to increase the value of it for resale what would they be?

Most of my clients don’t realize that there isn’t much that you need to do when you sell your home:  Below are 3 cost effective ways to increase the value of your home before putting it on the market:

1)Paint-A new coat of paint is a cost effective and easy way to increase the value of your home.  Most potential purchasers (especially first time home buyers) often want to do as little work as possible when they move into their home.  A neutral color of beiges, tans, and browns seem to be the most desirable colors of yaletown and downtown condos.  These colors seem to appeal to a large audience probably because they are easy to work with. 

2)Floors-In Vancouver, having hardwood floors is worth more than having carpet.  Hardwood or Laminate flooring is easier to clean and more attractive in condo living.  It often makes the space look larger and more modern.  Laminate  and hardwood flooring can range from $2/sqft to $8/sqft. 

3)Declutter-  Moving as much of your personal items into storage including your pictures is always important.  When a potential purchaser walks into a home, they automatically imagine the home as if it were their own.   With staging and decluttering companies like http://www.chandeliershomestaging.com, it is easy to make your space appear larger and more desirable for the potential purchaser.  Sometimes it is easy as rearranging your furniture and adding a few small items to your home.