home up to current area standards. · Add new, multifunctional kitchen faucets. · Add a functional kitchen island if at all possible. · Replace dated bathroom vanities. · Replace toilet seats — or the entire toilet, if necessary. ENERGY-SAVING UPGRADES More and more buyers are looking for homes that reduce consumption and save them money on utility expenses. Here are two options that can make your home more energy efficient. · Install an energy-saving smart thermostat (less than $300) that saves on utility bills. · Switch to energy saving appliances MAKING A CASE FOR SPACE When people accumulate an abundance of possessions, they need space to store it. They also want a way to clear the clutter. According to the National Association of Realtors®, most homebuyers would have preferred improved and greater closet space, as well as other storage options. Consider the following showing what buyers are looking for in a home: · wanted a laundry room · wanted a bathroom linen closet · wanted office space · wanted a kitchen island STORAGE IS A PLUS Give buyers great storage, and you’ve won their hearts. If you can add new closets to your home easily, do so. Building a simple closet isn’t difficult if you are moderately handy. If you’re selling an older home, where closet space is typically minimal, this will help! If your rooms are already small, you might not want to take any square footage away from them. Existing closets can be updated to maximize the space at hand. If you don’t have the skills, or the funds to hire someone to build
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