that they can have things repaired and upgraded at the anticipated cost.
IMPORTANT AND INEXPENSIVE STAGING REPAIRS
These may seem like minute details; however, they make a large difference in how the buyer looks at your home. Get a welcome mat and a wreath that matches the overall interior style of the home. Security is important to home buyers. A flimsy lock or handle on the front door will make potential home buyers uncomfortable and they may not even know why. Replace a worn or loose entry handset. Consider replacing the door handle with a heavy-duty deadbolt and knob combination. This investment of less than $100 will make your home more visibly secure — and everyone wants to be secure in their home. Improve the front door’s hardware. Use metal polish on the fixtures of the doors, on the knob, and for all metal components on it. The buyer may not stick with your style, but this will help to get a more home-like feel of the house and ensure that they can properly envision living there. Replacing light fixtures is also important when it comes time to sell. Update outdated light fixtures, as those accessories reflect on the exterior of your home. Buyers want to see that everything is fresh and up-to-date with the times, and not light fixtures that look like they have come out of the 80’s. You can look for fixtures that match the mounting system you currently have installed on the exterior of your home so it will only be a replacement job, instead of a completely new installation. Bring in more outdoor light, should your home be away from streetlights or appear too dark at night. This helps make a huge
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