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 inexpensive and simple improvements to ensure your prospective buyers see that you have the space they need to store all their possessions in an organized manner? Closet space is probably the biggest factor for buyers when it 87
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