As a Realtor I am often asked about remodeling and updating for resale. Particularly what gets the most bang for the buck.
WITH OUT A DOUBT ITS KITCHEN, MASTER BATH, AND CURB APPEAL!
What makes the biggest impact?
CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN!! Scrub the house from top to bottom. Nobody wants to see someone else dirt.
DE CLUTTER! Get rid of all the junk that you will never use again. This will make your house look bigger.
PAINT! Paint is cheap and you can do it yourself. Bright white on the ceiling makes it feel higher. Warm neutrals on the walls make the house feel cozy and homey.
HAVE THE CARPETS CLEANED AND STRETCHED! Consider replacing them if they are worn.
FRESHEN UP THE YARD! Mow the yard, trim the hedges, weed the garden, mulch the beds, and add seasonal color. Remember, buyers will never see your house if you can't get them out of the car.
POWER WASH! Power washing all the concrete and exterior of the house will give your a fresh look.
For the bathroom incorporate one or more of these upgrade ideas:
- Splash a fresh coat of paint on the walls. An updated coat of paint will give the bath new life and will give the entire room a more current look.
- Accessorize towels and furnishings, use matching colors or shades to create a uniform look.
- Add a fresh bead of caulk to the sink and shower to eliminate signs of mold or mildew.
- Swap the old shower liner for something clean.
- Decorate with scented candles or tart burners. Make sure any ing scent is a pleasant one.
- Scrub, Scrub and scrub!! A polish to the bath will give a warm welcome.
- Add complimentary lighting. Light fixtures with a softer, more natural glow won't wash out a guest's appearance.
- Replace your outdated sink faucet. A new faucet will make your sink sparkle like new.
- Coordinate hardware. Use the same material finish for towel and paper holders, tissue cases and robe hooks.
For the kitchen many of the same idea will work as well as:
- Upgrading the counter tops. In my opinion granite sells.
- Change out the cabinet door nobs.
- Upgrade the lighting and under cabinet lighting.
- Replace worn flooring for a new updated tile.
WHERE'S THE PROOF? A RECENT CLIENT OF MY SPENT $15K TO UPGRADE A HOUSE BUILT IN THE 1980'S. THE MADE A 400% RETURN ON THE INVESTMENT WITHIN 2 MONTHS. TRY THAT IN THE STOCK MARKET!
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