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Selling Your House in Costa Blanca Spain? The 5 Most Important Things to Fix
Here we take a look at some helpful advice given by best estate agents in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa, Engel & Voelkers.
How your property looks, the general condition of its elements, and the functionality of its utilities can all greatly impact its resale value. It is very important to take measures in ensuring that the home’s general upkeep appears well-maintained to any potential buyer, and to do this, you have to know the things in and around the house that need to be fixed or cleaned. Extensive repairs, however, can be costly and time-consuming, and you would want to be able to put your property in the market as soon as you want. So what repairs and improvements should you prioritize?
The following are the most important things to fix, repair, or improve before selling your property:
1. House Exterior
The house’s exterior is the first thing that potential buyers see. Clean up clutter that may have accumulated in the garden or yard. If you have outdoor storage sheds, it’s best to keep the tools, sacks of fertilizer, and other outdoor items in there. Repair fencing, oil hinges, remove rust, and apply a coat of paint on metal surfaces. Trim hedges, pull out weeds, and mow the lawn.
2. Paint
Paint may be the cheapest improvement one can make to a property, and it can make a home look more vibrant and appealing. It is also fairly easy to do on yourself, without having to hire a professional painter. You can research tips online about color scheme ideas for the kind of look you want. When choosing paint for the house, go for light and neutral colors, as these tend to appeal to most people. You don’t have to repaint every room in the house, of course, just those with chipped, dirty, or dark paint.
3. Kitchen
Home buyers in Spain are no different to anywhere else, most will pay particular attention to a home’s kitchen, and will look for well-lit areas, plenty of storage space, clean countertops, and of course, working appliances. Spend time in checking the kitchen thoroughly, minding specifically the critical areas that need repair. These would include the kitchen sink, exhaust fan (if any), light fixtures, and countertops. You don’t have to completely change the look of your kitchen, just a working sink (or new sink), smooth-gliding drawers, new, bright lights, and clean, unscathed countertops can already impress a potential buyer.
4. Bathroom
The other important areas that potential Spanish buyers will pay particular attention to are the bathrooms. The home’s bathrooms should be clean and functional. Check for any leaky faucets or pipes, as well as corroded fixtures, chipped floors and wall tiling, presence of mold on the ceiling tiles and shower trims, and drains that are not draining properly. Make sure that the bathroom has a source of ventilation—such as a window, or exhaust fan—in order to stop and prevent the presence of mold. Repaint areas of the bathroom in a light color to help improve its appearance.
5. Lighting
Lighting can make any home look inviting or foreboding, depending on the type and arrangement of lighting in and around the house. Proper lighting can also maximize the perception of space in any given area, so it can help small areas to seem more spacious and inviting. Take some time to analyze the different areas of your home, and see if you can improve them through lighting. Even something as simple as taking out the heavy drapes and letting natural light in can already improve your house’s overall feel and appeal. Different kinds of lights go well with different areas of the house. For example, the kitchen should have bright, white lights for functionality purposes, while bedrooms are better with warm, relaxing lights.
Wherever you are in Spain, be it Benidorm, Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa the best estate agent will only suffice.
It is important to have your realtor or real estate agent study and check the overall state and condition of your house, and discuss and what requirements or concerns most potential buyers have in that particular part of Spain. This will also help guide you on the right changes, repairs, and improvements to make before selling your property.