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Interior
painting
A fresh coat of paint can really brighten the interior of your home
at a reasonable cost - especially if you do the job yourself. Choose
neutral, popular colors that will appeal to most buyers. |
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Exterior
painting
An old, peeling coat of exterior paint can really ruin the curb appeal
of your home - and turn off potential buyers before they even get
through the door. A new paint job can work wonders to restore a home's
outward appearance. |
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Repairs
You will probably have to repair any broken or malfunctioning household
systems before you close anyway - so why not do it upfront before
the problems detract from your sales effort? |
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Refinish
wood floors.
Damaged or stained wood floors can really make a home look shabby,
but with a relatively inexpensive refinishing job they can look as
good as new. |
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Quick
kitchen fixes.
The kitchen is a critically important part of your home to most buyers.
A dated or unfashionable kitchen can really hurt a home in the marketplace.
While a full (and expensive) kitchen remodel is unfeasible, any small
and inexpensive projects that jazz up the room are probably a good
idea. Painting cabinets, replacing hardware, changing faucets, and
installing new flooring are all reasonably priced projects that can
make a huge difference in the look of your kitchen. |
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Replace
old linoleum floors.
If your kitchen (or laundry room or bath) has old or unattractive
linoleum it may be worth replacing the flooring. The cost is generally
reasonable and the impact on the room can be significant. |
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Add
landscaping.
Installing some well selected plantings can really improve the look
or your yard and curb appeal of your home. Avoid costly projects involving
earthmoving or extensive plantings. Instead, select shrubs that will
look their best during the anticipated selling period. If the time
of year permits, choose plants that will be in bloom when buyers are
viewing the home. |
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Lighting
maintenance.
Check all of the lighting fixtures in your home and replace any that
are not working or are dated and unattractive. Make sure all fixtures
have working bulbs and that all light switches are in operating order. |
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Fix
"sticky" doors.
Check all of your interior doors. Do they open easily and close all
the way? If not, have them planed or adjusted so they function properly. |
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Fix
"sticky" windows.
Check all of your windows. Do they open and close easily? Do they
lock properly? Are there any cracks or broken panes? Fix any problems
and make sure that all windows have screens. |
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