How To Prepare For A Home Appraisal

When it comes to selling your home, finding a buyer is just the first step. To close the deal, you'll need to go through the home inspection and appraisal process. You'll never have full control over what your home will appraise for, but you can take measures to increase your home's pricing by addressing areas of opportunity.
 

Take Care Of Quick Fixes

Show that you have invested time and effort into your home's condition by performing small quick fixes around the house. Simple repairs like a fresh coat of paint, fixing faulty door handles, and stopping that leaking faucet will prevent you from losing value during your home appraisal.
 

Give Your Home A Deep Clean

Showing your home in the best way possible is essential during an appraisal, and a completely spotless home will appear to have more value than one that is not. Deep clean high traffic areas in your home and always pay attention to smaller, more hidden places that might not be a part of your regular cleaning routine.
 

Boost Your Curb Appeal

Upgrading your landscaping matters more than you might think, as it can increase your home's value by up to 12%. While a full renovation of your yard can be expensive, there are some more practical changes you can put in place to boost your curb appeal. Try planting small trees and shrubs, incorporate some outdoor lighting features, and add a fresh coat of paint to your front door. Even though all of these changes might seem small, they do make a big difference.
 

Talk Up Your Home

More likely than not, you will be accompanying the appraiser as they inspect your home. Don't just stand in silence as they make their rounds. Use this as an opportunity to talk up your home. Be forthcoming with information about the new carpet, your beautiful garden, or any other features you think makes your home special.