• repainting the cabinets (or replacing them if truly necessary) • spray-painting or replacing faucets, handles, and hardware
• adding storage solutions if necessary • adding modern touches to the décor
BATHROOMS
Bathrooms are another key room you don’t want to overlook, because buyers will check them out carefully. As with kitchens, if your bathrooms are in decent shape, you don’t need to gut and rebuild them to make a good impression. Some update options are:
• repainting the walls • replacing old or stained sinks • fixing or replacing cracked tiles • cleaning or replacing grout • buying a new toilet seat • spray-painting or replacing towel bars, toilet paper holders, faucets, and hardware • adding storage solutions if necessary • buying a new shower curtain and new towels
BEDROOMS
Another thing buyers look for is the number of bedrooms. If there’s a way to add a decent-sized bedroom to your home, that could be a good way to attract buyers, especially if it makes you stand out from other homes in the area. Adding a new bedroom doesn’t necessarily mean doing an 44
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