One last tip: Lightly painted rooms still need sufficient light not to appear drab.
FLOORING PLAN
Although you want to avoid home shoppers looking down on your home, they will look down at what is under their feet. The buyer can downgrade your home’s value if your floors are in bad shape. On the flip side, buyers will be more willing to pay if your home’s flooring is in excellent condition. Maximizing profit without compromising investment dollars is the goal, but if flooring and carpeting are not in salable shape, you need to take inventory. There is no point in spending money unnecessarily if the improvements do not add significant value or help the home sell quickly; however, there are options that don’t break the budget. Repairing and thoroughly cleaning the floors are the least expensive, so start with those. Take stock by examining all floors. Move furniture out of the way and make notes regarding condition, stains, or blemishes. Write down what needs to be replaced, cleaned, or repaired. Carpets can be steam cleaned to eliminate stains and odors. If the carpets are path-worn and dull, you can replace them easily with other flooring with a reasonable ROI, although carpeting makes a room feel cozy. Laminate floors can be cosmetically fixed with repair kits found at home improvement stores. Hardwood flooring can be easily refinished if the wood is worn or shows water damage. Seek the advice of a flooring professional because natural wood floors add a level of quality to a home that laminate floors cannot match.
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