Fix -Er Up Before You Sell
Small repairs made before a house goes on the market, can save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
Recently, we staged this West Coast contemporary home. The home had been a rental for quite a while, and when the tenants left, the home needed a little TLC. The home owner had the walls painted in the interior, but when I went for a pre-staging look at the home, I found there were some items that still needed attention.
The hardwood flooring was in great condition, but the carpeted areas were quite stained. A buyer would take one look at the carpets and over-estimate the cost of replacing these carpets. I simply advised that the carpets be cleaned. They came out beautifully, and are now not an issue.
The first and last impression you have of a house is upon entering and exiting through the front door. In this case, the door was very scratched, with paint missing in parts. The front door was re-painted, and now looks very inviting, creating a great first impression. Adding some cushions and colour also helped add curb appeal.
The cedar siding on the upper deck looked a little warn and faded. A fresh coat of stain revitalized this deck, and it's now a welcoming place to sit in the morning and enjoy a cup of coffee, overlooking the spectacular ocean and mountain views. 
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