Consider a fresh coat of paint or stain — one of the newest trends in real estate is to make your front door pop with a bold, contrasting color — replace old hardware, and clean any glass surfaces on the door. With something as important as your front door, you may want to put your DIY skills on hold. A professional painter has access to the most durable, weather- resistant materials and will create a pristine finish. While you’re having your front door painted, walk through your house and consider the impression your paint colors might have. That bright orange you painted your living room in the early 2000s might have seemed like a cool, bold move back then, but it’s likely to turn off buyers who view your home now. Think about having more neutral colors.
Get a Handyman on Your Side
When you finally accept an offer on your home, you may think the hard work is over.
But unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
Once your buyers order an inspection of your home, chances are, they’re going to come back with a list of demands — or ask for a price reduction based on the list of repairs the inspector says they need. But rather than dropping your price, you can turn to a great handyman to make any last-minute repairs and salvage your deal.
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