David G. Brown - HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK IN REAL ESTATE INVESTING

• old light fixtures The goal is to patch up your property nicely with as little cash as possible, and this is a great way to do it. If, unfortunately, you do have broken or completely worn-out hardware, you’ll need to replace the whole set unless you can find matching pieces. Other options are to paint the old and new to match. You could also combine the good parts in one bathroom and replace all the hardware in the other. Warning: If you end up replacing your knobs, make sure you get matching exposed hinges for cabinet doors. Consistency is a good thing when selling a home.

The Most Important Rooms to Stage: • Living room • Kitchen • Master bedroom • Bathroom • Dining room • Children’s bedroom • Guest bedroom

Kitchen and Bath: Focus on these high-impact areas. Potential buyers might forgive a less-than-stellar child’s room, but a questionable kitchen or bathroom could cost you a sale. Buyers are most turned off by dirty, grungy kitchens and bathrooms. Nobody wants to eat or shower in a place they feel is nasty or disgusting. Now, that doesn’t mean you can create stunning bathrooms and kitchens while leaving the rest of the home a mess and still expect to sell your house for top dollar. Just make sure you address your bathroom and kitchen first.

Some Cheap Kitchen and Bathroom Upgrades 134

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