Our homes, for the most part, are reaching middle age, and many could use a bit of updating to appeal to today's buyers. On HGTV's website, Frontdoor.com, Dona DeZube lists four updates for home sellers on a budget that are very on target! They are:
Interior Paint - Paint Your Way to Profits
Painting your home before it goes on the market is one of the cheapest ways to get top dollar when you sell. Inside the home, use soft muted colors like pale green or beige (no pastels, please!) Add white baseboards and trim for additional style.
Flooring - Find a Higher Price Underfoot
If you've got hardwood under old carpet, as many of our older Hollywood Park homes do, rip up the carpet and refinish the floors. Best advice is to hire a pro to sand, and then do your own staining and sealing to save money. Got no hardwoods? Buy a good grade pad and a mid-priced carpet.
Front Appearance - Tweak the Front Yard
Buyers form an opinion about the home before they even get inside. So, trim the shrubs, especially those that have grown too tall and cover windows, cut the grass, paint the front door, and consider installing new door knobs, and house numbers.
Light Fixtures - Follow the Light
Update old fixtures. Brass fixtures and florescent lights are dated. Recessed lighting can be added in many of our one story homes to make them lighter and brighter.
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