Timothy E. Lockhart - YOU HAVE OPTIONS: YOUR GUIDE TO AVOIDING FORECLOSURE

to impress buyers — without losing ROI.

Giving Your Kitchen the “Wow” Factor:

• Paint neutral colors. • Add a new backsplash. • Replace dated, scratched, or unattractive countertops. • Install a new, multifunctional kitchen faucet. • Add cabinet space or increase storage in the pantry. • Clean and/or refinish cabinets and replace outdated hardware.

For the Bath:

• Replace dated bathroom vanities. • Pedestal sinks or trendy cabinet sinks have mass appeal. • Replace toilet seats.

MAKING A CASE FOR SPACE

A majority of recent home buyers would’ve preferred improved and greater closet space, as well as other storage options, reports the NAR. Consider these statistics showing what buyers are looking for in a home:

• 93% wanted a laundry room • 90% wanted a bathroom linen closet • 86% wanted garage storage • 85% wanted a walk-in kitchen pantry

STORAGE IS A PLUS

Give buyers great storage and you’ve won their hearts. If you can add new closets to your home easily, do so. Building a simple 84

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