When selling your mobile home in your market, you can do big, major rehabs, small improvements or just sell your home as is. We do not recommend the first choice, making big repairs. Before selling your mobile home in Lincoln, there are improvements you can make to add value to your property. Learn about these improvements and the selling options available to you in our latest post!
#1 – Make It Energy Efficient
People are drawn to mobile homes because of their low-maintenance and low-cost lifestyle. By having a low cost of living, homeowners are able to spend their money on other things, like new experiences and adventures. The last thing they’ll want to spend their extra cash on is a pile of irrationally high utility bills. Even as a doublewide, mobile homes are small spaces. As long as the property is properly insulated, It shouldn’t cost a fortune to keep it at a reasonable temperature year-round. Even if you plan on living there for years to come, but especially before selling, make sure the unit and skirting are both properly insulated. By properly sealing off the doors and windows, or even replacing the windows with more energy efficient ones, your future buyer will be able to save on their heating and cooling expenses.
If appliances need to be replaced before selling, look for ones with the Energy Star. These appliances are much more efficient and will help to lower utility costs while helping the environment.
#2 – Tend To The Yard
A few changes to your yard can have a huge impact on the appeal of your home. Great curb appeal will help with first impressions, subconsciously making people want to see more. Don’t underestimate the impact of first impressions! Some small things you can do include cleaning up any unsightly items, raking up the leaves and weeding the yard, planting flowers, adding stepping stones, and using aesthetically appealing lighting. Also, tend to the small fixtures like address or mailbox numbers and door handles. If you’d like to go further, you can setup a deck or patio area for outdoor relaxing. Even if you don’t usually keep chairs outside, set up an outdoor sitting area to make the yard and entire property more inviting and appealing.
#3 – Paint
One quick coat of paint can change the entire feel of a room. It can help to cover up minor damages and nicks to the wall that can make the property appear less valuable then it really is. It is also a project you can do yourself or for a relatively low cost. Just make sure the color scheme of the entire home matches and makes visual sense. Painting the exterior can be a great decision too. When selling your mobile home in this market, simply changing the color and freshening things up can completely alter how people see your home. Just be careful that the color fits in with the neighborhood vibe and pay attention when painting the outside. Depending on the material, you might need to do some additional prep.
#4 – Move It
Your home is mobile after all. By moving it to a new location, you can quickly increase the overall value without having to change anything about your home. Since many of your potential buyers will be investors, you should consider moving your home to a park that’s investor friendly. Your lot fees might go up, but hopefully, you don’t have to pay them for very long.
In addition to these tips, there are many other ways you can add value to your mobile home before selling. While major remodels and knocking down walls can get expensive, swapping out fixtures and making small, inexpensive improvements can add value to your mobile home.
Consider Your Selling Options
The tips listed above are great if you are hiring an agent or attempting to sell the property on your own. There is however another way to sell your mobile home, and that is directly to a Lincoln investor. This is a great option especially if you are in a rush and need to relocate, or for whatever reason want or need to sell your mobile home fast and get cash in your pocket right now. Investors will also accept your mobile home as-is without any repairs. When you choose to sell your mobile home directly to Sell Lincoln Mobile Homes, you’ll be able to avoid repair costs, marketing costs, lot fees, and the continued holding costs you will incur while you are waiting to find a buyer. For many mobile home owners, selling directly can be a more lucrative choice! Don’t spend another dime on it until you find out if selling direct is the right choice for you!