There are many things that you can do to improve lighting and make a good impression on buyers when they walk through your home. Bulbs. Upgrading your lighting from older 60W incandescent bulbs to 100W-equivalent LED bulbs will both give you more light and save you money in the long run. The cost of LED bulbs is high per bulb, but is steadily dropping. Add in the fact that they only use 20-25% the energy of an incandescent bulb and can last up to 25 times longer and they are a very worthwhile investment, especially if you do not plan on listing in the immediate future. Fixtures. If you have some spare money and plan on listing soon, consider replacing outdated recessed or track lighting with more modern monorail or pendant lights. Exterior lights are also a prime candidate for updating as they tend to get overlooked when you are busy focusing on the interior of the home, but are essential to forming a good impression in the mind of a buyer. In addition to the lights off the side of the garage and front door, consider placing inexpensive stake lighting along the driveway or the walk up to the front door, instantly making your home more inviting. • • •
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