Want to Sell Your Home? Part I

Here are a few, simple tips that will surley help.


In most houses, two rooms hold sway: the kitchen and the bathroom. For sellers, repairs and upgrades to a kitchen or bath have the highest returns. If your budget or timeline is limited, you'll want to focus your attention on these two rooms. Here are some inexpensive ways to spruce up your house's two major selling points.



Organize Your Kitchen and Bath.

Before spending a lot of time and money on unnecessary remodeling, declutter first. Deep clean and organize each room. When messy cabinets and countertops are fixed up, you might only need to reorganize your pantry or linen closet before showing. Buy a new shower curtain - make sure it's a neutral color. Make sure your kitchen is organized with a shelving unit in the pantry and appropriate storage for utensils and dinnerware.



Paint. A new coat of paint will produce the most dramatic effect to each room. Paint your kitchen a neutral color. If you're repainting a bathroom, you can stick to your neutral color or use cool, muted colors like a pale blue or light green.



Replace Fixtures and Faucets. Update old fixtures and faucets. Obviously, a broken faucet should be replaced immediately, and dingy fixtures can reflect poorly on an otherwise sparkling room. In your bathroom, replace old medicine cabinets and dingy mirrors. Also, take a look at design trends: your fixtures could be woefully outdated, which will translate to an additional expense in a buyer's mind.Install a New Kitchen Sink or Countertop. An old sink or countertop that's chipped or stained could detract buyers. Check your budget before you shop. The options for sinks and countertops cover a wide price range, and you're buying to sell not to settle in.

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Information from Lowe's- Let's Build Something Together- Monthly Home Improvement Tips