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5 tricks that will sell your home fast

It's a seller's market in St. Louis, and you can walk away with asking price or better.

If you're looking to sell your home, you're in luck. It's a seller’s market right now in St. Louis.

But just because you have a home to sell, doesn't mean it will. That is, unless you make some simple, affordable updates that are proven to wow buyers.

'Today in St. Louis' anchor Allie Corey met with real estate expert Kenny Reinhold of Coldwell Banker Gundaker. Reinhold shared the top five affordable things you can do to your home right now to make it sell fast.

CURB APPEAL

  • Fresh cut grass
  • Plant flowers or bushes
  • Paint front door/garage door with bold colors. Reds and blacks are popular
  • Power wash home if needed

DECLUTTER/STAGING

  •  Put away personal items
  •  Paint walls in grays or beiges
  •  Place décor items in odd numbers and different heights. Items on the fireplace should be at different levels. This appeals to the eye.
  •  Fresh flowers add a nice touch

KITCHEN

  • Paint walls/cabinets
  • New light fixtures
  • Add backsplash
  • Update countertops
  • New Hardware

BATHROOM

  • Fresh paint
  • New light fixtures
  • New vanity
  • New floors if needed

OUTSIDE PATIO SPACE

  • Clean up space with power wash
  • Stage patio set and grill
  • Fresh cut grass
  • Plant flowers  

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