Getting your home ready to sell is a task in itself. Luckily it is still a seller’s market so there are tons of buyers that will be interested in your home. Here are some small changes that can make a huge impact on the selling price of your home.
Address the Exterior
Remember a first impression goes a long way. Before you list your home, work on your home’s curb appeal. Small task you can do is prune the bushes, powerwash the driveway and walk, if you have a fence, powerwash the fence, paint your front door and shutters, and replace your mailbox or spray paint it for a fresh look.
Go Neutral
You may like pink, but not all home buyers will think it is a perfect color for your bedroom. The trick is to appeal to the masses. Soft, neutral colors will give a buyer a blank slate to put their own decorating touches on the home. Perfect colors to use are soft shades of white, beige, and gray. These colors are clean and appear fresh making spaces appear larger.
Update Light Fixtures
Light fixtures can give a little splash of bling to a home. Many industry leaders say light fixtures are the jewelry of the home. Replace your dated fixtures with up-to-date hardware that will give your space an updated clean look.
Focus on Floors
Stained carpet or dingy floors are not a great impression on home buyers. Replacing worn-out dated flooring is a must to get your home ready to sell. A great way to do this is to install a dark-stained hardwood or budget-friendly laminate that looks like hardwood.
Remove Popcorn Ceiling
Nothing dates a home like popcorn ceilings. Removing popcorn ceilings should be a priority. Although it might sound like a daunting process it is fairly simple and can be done in one Saturday afternoon.
Update Master Closet
An important feature in a home that buyers desire is a master closet. A great way to update an outdated master closet is to install a custom storage system. Built-in shelves are a perfect way to give your master closet a wow factor. If you have a budget that won’t allow custom built-ins, then add a series of floating shelves along the walls.
Create a Squeaky-Clean Slate
Nothing is worse than a buyer looking into a shower and seeing mildew-stained tile. Replace your dingy tile with crisp white tile. Subway tiles are a perfect example of airy, white, and gray. This will give the space a bright and clean appearance.
Install Molding
Crown molding makes a room look upscale. This is usually an upgrade in most homes. Crown molding and baseboards can enhance your home and make a huge impact giving it a high-end look.
Replace Dated Hardware, Mirrors & Plumbing Fixtures
This will give your bathrooms a facelift. Just swapping out old faucets, mirrors and hardware can help give you this updated look. Pros suggest choosing a classic finish that look like nickel or brushed brass.
Take Your Stairs to the Next Level
Ripping out the old dated stair runner will help update your staircase. Replace it with a fresh coat of paint in black or white. This will give the new homeowner a clean slate to add their personal touches.
