AFY Max Hahne - Biz-Card V1 Canada - 2492

Potential buyers want appliances included and will pay more for them, especially if they are new or in excellent condition. Energy efficiency is also a high priority for many home buyers in Canada—particually younger buyers and first-time buyers. New appliances might be what sets a house apart from the home for sale across the street. If new appliances are out of reach, offer immaculately clean and fully functioning existing ones. • • Replace the toilet seat. • • Repair the grout in tile backsplashes, floors, and tub surrounds. • • Refurbish tired-looking cabinets with fresh paint or finish. • • Replace a dated bathroom sink with a pedestal variety or cabinet sink. KITCHEN AND BATH UPDATES

UPDATING HARDWARE

Carefully inspect your bathroom and kitchen hardware. If it is unsightly or worn, it’s best to replace it. Put yourself in a buyer’s shoes. Your home will potentially be their new home. Old, worn- out fixtures are not going to speak to them the way nice, new shiny hardware will.

Unless your knobs, pulls, handles, or hinges are broken, you

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