How to Prepare Your Icon Condo Unit For Sale

When selling your ICON condo unit, it is extremely important to show it at its potential. Here are a few simple things you can do to increase the attractiveness of your condo unit to potential buyers while still keeping within a budget. Some of these items are do-it yourself projects and some require the help of a professional. Either way these changes will help you get top dollar for your condo unit and also have a great return on investment.

In cost ascending order, here is what you can do to better present your ICON condo unit for sale:

1) De-clutter and de-personalize– This is probably the most cost effective yet easy improvement you can choose to do. When it comes to showing your condo, less is more. Remove religious items, family photos, gadgets and knickknacks. Keep in mind you want the buyer to remember the condo unit and not your extensive collection of DVD’s.

2) Clean – I know you are busy, but grab the vacuum and the glass cleaner and get rid of those dust mites and smudgy windows. People can not envision themselves living in a dirty home.

3) Upgrade hardware - Are those handles on your kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors still from the 90’s? Changing the hardware is a simple and cost effective way to give a new, modern look to an old cupboard door.

4) Upgrade light fixtures- Change old, outdated light fixtures and electrical cover plates. These are cheap to replace yet make a huge difference in the appearance of a room. Don’t forget to make sure to replace burnt out light bulbs as well.

5) Paint – Freshen up the interior of your condo unit with a new coat of paint. Use a neutral colour to make the space appear larger than it is and also to allow the buyer to envision their own furniture in the space.

6) Upgrade flooring - If it’s in your budget, replace old broadloom with simple, neutral broadloom or hardwood floors. If hardwood is way out of your budget, opt for laminate.

7) Kitchen Upgrades – One of the first areas in a condo a woman looks at is the kitchen. If it’s not in your budget to re-model the kitchen then consider replacing those old appliances with stainless steel. Stainless steel appliances are sleek and will give your home that modern touch.

In today’s buyers market it is more important than ever to make your ICON condo unit more attractive to potential buyers. After all, you only get one chance at a first impression so why not make it a good one!