So, take a good, hard look at all the flooring throughout your home, in each room, and carefully consider what — if any — changes should be made. Move furniture out of the way so you can clearly see its condition. Make notes regarding condition, stains, or blemishes. Write down what needs to be replaced, cleaned, or repaired. The good news is, unless your flooring is in terrible condition, there are options for improvement that don’t involve breaking the bank. Thoroughly cleaning the floors is the least expensive method of improvement. You can also: • Steam-clean your carpets to eliminate odors and stains. • Replace worn and dull carpets. • Cosmetically fix laminate floors with basic floor repair kits. • Refinish hardwood flooring if the wood is worn or water damaged.
A CASE FOR SPACE AND S CE AND STORAGE
Creating space and offering sufficient and creative storage solutions can win over the hearts of buyers. According to a NAR® survey, most home buyers would have preferred more and improved closet space, as well as other storage options and solutions. Consider the following stats that show what buyers are looking for in a home when it comes to space:
• 93% of buyers wanted a laundry room. • 90% wanted a bathroom linen closet. • 86% wanted garage storage. • 85% wanted a walk-in kitchen pantry.
Which of these do you already have? Where could you make
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