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. KITCHEN AND BATH UPDATES • • 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. 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 need not replace them. Get that fresh look simply by thoroughly washing,
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