Should I renovate my property before selling?

Should I renovate my property before selling?

Before putting your house or flat on the market, it can be worth carrying out one or two renovations. Some renovation work can affect both the sale price and how long the sale takes. BIV Immobilier, your agency in Liège, helps you make strategic decisions so you can sell quickly and at the best price.

A good first impression of your house

When they browse the listing and during the viewing, prospective buyers form their opinion of your property in just a few seconds. If your house or flat shows visible signs of deterioration, this will certainly affect how they perceive its value and therefore their decision. To avoid this, it can be worth investing in renovations.

Strategic renovations to sell faster

Start by focusing on the rooms with the greatest impact: the kitchen, the bathroom, the living room... The improvements below are the ones that should give you the best return on investment.

Freshening up walls and floors

Applying a coat of paint and laying new flooring can really make all the difference for a potential buyer discovering your property.

Essential renovations

Before you move out, don’t leave all the problems behind you: have any leaks repaired, bring the electrics up to standard, treat the walls if there is damp...

Energy improvements

Buyers prefer properties with a good EPC (PEB – Energy Performance of Buildings). Ask an EPC (PEB) assessor which works could improve your home’s current rating.

Outdoor improvements

To increase your property’s appeal, maintain your driveways and paths and your garden and call in a company to clean and maintain your façade and your roof if this hasn’t been done for a while.

A renovated property is more likely to attract a large number of potential buyers and to result in several purchase offers. Contact BIV Immobilier in Liège to sell your house or flat quickly!

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