1. Colour schemes that are at the extreme side of individual taste need to be removed. Psychedelic walls in the bedroom may bring back memories of when you were a teenager and the children may love the little mermaid themed bathroom, but it's not going to be to everyone's taste and can be quite off-putting to a potential buyer. Be sure to pick a neutral theme, and stick with uncomplicated modifications that individuals can easily renovate and modify themselves when they purchase your home. What you need to bear in mind at all times is that first impressions is potentially the difference between selling your home or not.
2. A dirty yard: Having a front or back yard that is unkempt can definitely decrease the value of your home. You may have dogs who have turned the garden into dying grass with big holes all over, or children that have run around so much it is just a pile of mud; this means that any potential buyer is going to know that they need to spend time and money making it look good again.
3. Many individuals ignore something like a leaky pipe until it becomes a problem; keep in mind any plumbing problems need to be dealt with immediately. Anything from a leaky tap to a broken pipe could have catastrophic consequences if left unattended. One of the damaging things that can happen to a home is to ignore a plumbing job. This can result in mold in the home which can make a home virtually unsaleable.
4. House Location: Unluckily, there’s not really much you can do about this situation. As a BC real estate professional, my houses are usually in amazing surrounding. The first most important factor of a home purchase for most individuals is where the home is built. Things such as reputable schools, a quiet environment, and close proximity to shopping and public transit are what individuals usually look for. A good example of this is a well-known incident of one neighbourhood with a considerable difference in value between the even and odd-numbered houses. The reason? Well, the odd numbered homes had a major highway and utility lines at the back of them, whereas the even numbered homes didn't, resulting in a price difference of about 10%.
5. Bathroom/kitchen carpets: Carpets soak up moisture which in turn leads to damp and mold, so even though carpets may feel pleasant under foot, they are a breeding ground for germs and are nearly impossible to keep in good condition. Also, carpets in kitchens are likely spattered with various food stains, so you’re usually better off with a hardwood floor or tile in either of these two areas.
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