prospective homebuyers typically will not want to take on what they perceive to be a major project.
FLOORING
Your home’s value is diminished if your floors are in bad shape. On the flip side, if your home’s flooring is done well and in excellent condition, buyers are willing to pay more. Take stock by examining all of your flooring. Move furniture out of the way and make notes regarding condition, stains, or blemishes. Decide what needs to be replaced, repaired, or just cleaned. Natural wood floors add a level of quality to a home that laminate floors cannot match. If hardwood flooring is worn or water damaged, it easily can be refinished. Carpets can be steam cleaned to eliminate stains and odors. If the carpets are path- worn and dull, you might consider replacing them. Maximizing profit without compromising investment dollars is the goal, but if flooring and carpeting are not in salable shape, you need to take action. However, there is no point in spending money unnecessarily if the improvements do not add significant value or help the home sell quicker.
STORAGE IS A PLUS
Offer buyers abundant storage, and you will win their hearts, so look for any place where you can provide attractive and inexpensive storage space. Organize your cabinets and closets. Existing closets should be updated to maximize space. Invest in closet organizers to make the most of what space you have. Organizers will not enlarge your closets, but maximizing vertical and horizontal space is a
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