1. TOP 20
EASY FIXES FOR PARK CITY SELLERS
By: Don and Kathy Vallee
Believe it or not, it’s the little things that buyers usually notice when looking
to possibly purchase your home. It’s usually a given that the major things
will be in good order because that’s what attracted them in the first place.
When the appraiser or buyer comes to view the home, though, they’ll be
looking to how well your property delivers on the details.

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1 Improve Your Driveway
Clean off those oil stains and, if needed, look into
repaving your driveway. This is one of the most
important areas of the home’s exterior and it gives
buyers an immediate indication of what they can
expect from the property as a whole. The driveway
should be pleasant to the eye and free from stains
and cracks. If you have a single car driveway and
the property space is there, look into expanding it as
well to suit a multi-car family.
2 Upgrade Your Entrance
The next piece of the value-driven home puzzle is
to make sure that your entrance is as inviting as
possible. This doesn’t require going over-the-top
with accessories. This can be as simple as installing
a more attractive door and knob or even repainting
the current one. Be sure that the sidewalk leading to
the door and the porch (if applicable) are updated
and well-kept. No one wants to step over cracked
pavement to be greeted by an old, unattractive door.
3 Beautify Your Landscaping
The driveway looks great and the entrance is
inviting, but, how does your lawn and garden
look? Always be sure to keep your grass cut to an
attractive height and seed any blank spaces to fill
out the lawn. Bushes should be well-shaped and if
you have a garden, it should be filled with pleasant
flower types. Don’t be afraid to enlist the assistance
of a professional landscaper even if it’s only for tips.
4 Redo Your Flooring
Once you step into your home you’ll
notice that the floors are one of
the first things that catch your eye.
Make sure yours are up-to-date and
presentable. There are a lot of DIY
options that you’ll find when it comes
to flooring. This is an investment that
will pay off greatly as a lot of brokers
report new floors costing around
$600 could yield upwards of a $2000
boost in home value. Whether you
choose new carpeting or glossy
hardwood be sure it fits the decor.
5 Don’t Ignore
Your Windows
The eyes are the windows to the
soul and the windows of your home
serve a very similar purpose. More
than just fancy holes in walls, your
windows should always be upgraded
whenever possible. This isn’t simply
for aesthetic reasons, but, the right
windows can also save hundreds in
energy costs. These are the talking
points that help intrigue a buyer and
push the value of your home higher.
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6 Make Space in Your Home
Unless you plan on expanding the home, the space
you have is the space you have. As any good
decorator will tell you, it’s about what you do with
what you have that counts. Make your house appear
more spacious by eliminating or reorganizing clutter.
Rearrange furniture to give the sense of additional
square footage and adding windows to a room will
visually open it up quite a bit.
7 Spruce Up Your Kitchen
An outdated kitchen can be a deal breaker (there’s
another that we’ll speak on shortly). Kitchens are the
heart of the home and should be updated/upgraded
whenever possible. This doesn’t have to involve
swapping out appliances (consider this if severely
needed, though). Some more basic improvements
could include cabinetry and flooring or sink and
faucet upgrades. Revising the kitchen alone will add
thousands to the home value..
8 Add Accents to Give it Personality
Details matter more than you know. Take a look at
each room of the home and ask yourself what can
be improved. Adding something as simple as crown
molding to a room can make it more appealing.
Ceiling fans can also add value and will even help
with the energy savings of the home as the central
air conditioning has to work less to cool the home.
It’ll all be worth it in the end.
9 Remodel The Bathrooms
Aside from kitchens, bathrooms are
the other major deal breaker when
it comes to what buyers need to
be impressed with. The bathrooms
in the home will need to have
nice flooring and the fixtures and
plumbing free of leaks and corrosion.
Showers and bathtubs should not be
out of date and consider redoing the
cabinetry (if applicable) and possibly
even swapping out the commode for
one that can help save water.
10 Go With Some
Architectural Accents
Give your home some life and
energy. It doesn’t have to remain in
the same design as when you first
took ownership. Do a walk around
looking at it through the eyes of
a potential buyer and ask yourself
would you appreciate crown molding
in one area or wainscoting in
another? Add-ons such as these give
your home a personality and buyers
will be attracted to it.
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11 Add-Ons are Awesome
Speaking of add-ons, take a look at some
nontraditional ways to upgrade the home. Assess
some top worries (hot button items) that are
currently of concern to home buyers and go from
there. Utility costs will be up there so consider
looking into solar panels. This isn’t a cheap upgrade,
but, can skyrocket your asking price due to the
savings the buyer can look forward to. A water
filtration system is also another idea that can add
value. Think outside of the box.
12 Clean Up the Place
Seems simple enough, right? Yet, it is so often
overlooked. Your home is on full display to buyers
and believe me they will analyze every nook and
cranny. That means you’ll need to not only do a
general cleaning of the nooks, you’ll need to really
get in there and polish those crannies. Underneath
sinks, behind commodes, ceiling corners, and
anywhere else that is usually overlooked will be
where you want to start. Buyers don’t purchase
dirty homes.
13 Let the Light Shine In
Lose the granny curtains. They’re dark and they’re
dreary. Replace them with light and airy ones or just
stick to blinds. You can look into upgrading those
as well with dozens of attractive options such as
wood variations. Whatever you do, the goal is to
let the sun raise the value of your home. The best
part about letting the light come in is not only does
it give the semblance of more space, it’s FREE. You
can’t get much better than that.
14 Try an “Un-decorate”
Don’t overdo it when it comes to
decorating your Park City home. Less
is certainly more in this aspect. Do
a walk around and try to declutter
your space. That may involve
removing things that you may love
but a potential buyer may see as an
eyesore. This is also another great
way to give visual space to the area
which, again, is a huge selling point.
15 Insulate Where You Can
As you’ve read earlier, energy
conservation is a huge selling point.
Would you buy a home that is
bleeding money via drafty windows
or an unfinished attic/basement? I
would hope not. Park City buyers
want to have peace of mind that
they’re not signing up for huge
energy bills when they purchase
your home. Ease their concerns by
caulking windows and investigating
the basement/attic space to make
sure they’re insulated properly.
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16 Upgrade Light Fixtures
Often overlooked are the little things. You’ve lived
in the home so long that you’ve become “blind” to
certain items that may need to be changed out.
The light fixtures are typically one of those items.
I mean, honestly, who looks at light fixtures? The
answer is: your potential buyer. So bring in a third
party to give them a fresh look and see if they need
to be replaced. Having lighting from 1965 isn’t going
to get your property sold any time soon.
17 Get an Appraisal
Be proactive. Don’t be afraid to get a home appraisal
before the buyer asks for one. This helps you in two
ways; the first is that you’ll know upfront what your
home is worth and what repairs need to be done.
The second is that it shows your possible buyer that
you have nothing to hide and that you’re proud of
your home. This emotion transfers on to them and
they really begin giving your property a second look.
So go for the gold.
18 Change Your Mailbox
This isn’t as trivial as you may think. Typically in the
personalization of homeownership, we tend to make
changes that we like because, well it’s our home.
These may not transfer well to the new owners,
however. So if you took the liberty to install that cute
yellow and pink mailbox with lovely scribe on it, it’s
time to take it down and prepare to take it with you.
Replace it with a neutral, generic (yet nice) mailbox
that doesn’t catch the buyer off guard. It really lends
to the curb appeal of the home.
19 Grab that Paintbrush
Okay, Picasso. You’re up. Grab
those buckets, that roller, and those
paint brushes and let’s get to work
beautifying this place. Try and stick
with neutral colors such as white
because buyers love a blank canvas.
Also keep in mind that lighter colors
proved the illusion of space while
darker ones have the opposite effect.
Stay away from them at all costs.
Be sure to also touch up the exterior
of the home as needed with a fresh
coat or spot jobs.
20 Make All Needed Repairs
It’s time to put away the
procrastination. All of the little home
repairs (and whatever major ones)
that have been lingering for a while
now need to be resolved. You can’t
expect a buyer to make an offer on
a home that has holes in the roof
and walls or one with broken gutters.
Make a list of everything that needs
repair or upgrading and slowly attack
that list over time. When you’re
done, it’s time to show off
your property!
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Your Home Deserves To Win the
Beauty Contest
Completing these property fixes will put
you in a great position to sell your Park
City home much faster and you’ll also
be able to justify a higher asking price
in some cases. My name is Kathy Vallee
and I have the resources to help you
sell your home with little stress to you.
When you’re ready to list your property
or simply get a free home evaluation,
contact me and I’ll partner with you to
reach your goals.