When it comes time to sell a house, spending a lot of money is not always necessary. There are several small things you can do that will spruce up the look of your home without breaking the bank.
Refresh your appliances
If your appliances are looking old or don’t match, don’t go out and buy brand new ones; it’s expensive, and the people who buy your house might just replace them with a style that suits their taste anyway. Instead, order new doors or face panels from the manufacturer. This is a cheap way to create a more cohesive-looking kitchen that will impress prospective buyers and increase your resale price.
Turn old flooring into new
Your carpet is an important area to keep looking new and clean, but that doesn’t mean you have to replace it when selling your home. If your current carpet is in good shape, simply hire a professional carpet cleaner to freshen it up.
Update the kitchen
Since everyone wants a great kitchen, and this is one of the most popular rooms for homebuyers to scrutinize. It doesn’t mean you have to gut the whole thing. When renovating your kitchen, simply replace the kitchen faucet set, add new cabinet door handles and update old lighting fixtures with bright and more energy efficient ones.
Fresh new bathroom
Threadbare towels and ratty shower curtains can make any bathroom look tired and outdated. So instead of thinking you need to renovate, simply replace old, worn accessories with crisp, new ones. The difference will be immediately apparent, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.
Put out the welcome mat
One of the first things potential buyers will notice is your front door, so make a great first impression by paying some attention to it. Make sure you have a sturdy looking handle and lock set, which will suggest your home is solid. Also repaint your front door for more curb appeal.
Maintain your lawn
Ensuring your lawn is well manicured is one of the most obvious things you should do when prepping your home for sale.. Look into purchasing a few nice looking shrubs or flower plants. Whatever else you do to your home, make sure you have good curb appeal first as this can change people’s perception of your house’s value.
