Spring is the time of the year that most sellers put their homes on the
market, because it's the season where most people are looking to buy. After
all, nobody wants to move in the winter – especially not here in PA, where the
winter has been brutal and the snow has yet to let up, even mid-March. But
after you haven't had any fresh air circulating in your home for the past few
months, how can you get the house in its best condition for showing off? Here
are a few tips…
Do a
Mini Bathroom Makeover. Not all of us have the money to remodel before
selling a home, but you can sort of take the express lane to make a dated
bathroom look refreshed in a few easy steps. Paint over tiles with a neutral
paint, recaulk the tub, and/or re-grout where appropriate – it makes a really
big difference. Also, polish or replace the faucets, as they can make the whole
space look cleaner and more modern.
Freshen
Up. Buyers often go off their immediate impression of a house – as in,
"the first ten seconds of entering" immediate. A few things that you
can do to give it a sense of warmth right off the bat? Let in natural light,
burn a few candles, shampoo the carpets, and hang a wreath on the door. And, of
course, make sure there's no clutter. These are the things that can get
forgotten over the winter, but make an immediate difference.
Get
Everything Working. The one area you might want to spend a few dollars
is in routine maintenance. Have a plumber fix that small leak you've been
letting go, and get a Feasterville
heating and cooling company to perform some yearly maintenance on your HVAC
unit. Make sure that one burner on the stove comes back on and that sort of
thing to prove that your home is well-maintained.
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