Top 5 Affordable Upgrades Before You List Your Home to Sell
Before you list your home, do a walk through and take a close look at
what prospective buyers will see. Does it look outdated, dark or
shabby? Don’t panic. You do not need to spend tens of thousands of
dollars to change the look. Here are five affordable upgrades you can do
that will greatly enhance your home’s appeal to buyers:
- Go
gender neutral. It’s a good idea to remove anything that appears to
be overly feminine or overly masculine. Neutral palettes and minimal
frills help make rooms more universally appealing to both sexes.
- Be
inspired by nature- and spa-like colors. Paint is one of the most
affordable changes you can make to any room in the house. The latest
trends are nature- and spa-inspired colors such as putty, deep taupe or
dusty green. When you’re selecting paint, consider low- and no-VOC
paints to create a healthier environment.
- Update the Kitchen.
Even small upgrades can have a big impact in the kitchen. Repaint
cabinets or replace cabinet doors. Change out wrought iron or brass
hardware with brushed chrome or stainless steel. Add track lighting. If
you can afford to spend some money, replace damaged countertops with a
man-made quartz or granite. A new floor can also go a long way toward
updating the look of the kitchen.
- Think spa in the bathroom.
Keep the color palette neutral. Install a new mirror from the top of
the backsplash to the ceiling, or framed like a picture. Replace cabinet
hardware with simple brushed- or matte-finish chrome hardware.
- Enhance
curb appeal. Take a look at your home from across the street and
make a list of what needs to be fixed, pruned or replaced. Planting
perennials and annuals is an easy and affordable improvement, as is
adding some pottery. Just be sure to keep the front door easily
approachable.
As your local real estate experts, we’re
here to help. Give us a call for more ideas on how to get the
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The Fabulous Properties Team