harsh. Soft lighting enhances any part of the house you want to highlight. You can also avoid harsh lighting in the bedrooms. Lamps strategically placed will give the bedrooms a peaceful, restful feel. The closet light should be bright, though. One last tip: Lightly painted rooms still need sufficient light not to appear drab.
FLOORING PLAN
Although you want to avoid home shoppers looking down on your home, they will look down at what is under their feet. The buyer can downgrade your home’s value if your floors are in bad shape. On the flip side, if your home’s flooring is well-done and in excellent condition, buyers will be more willing to pay more for it. Maximizing profit without compromising investment dollars is the goal, but if flooring and carpeting are not in salable shape, you need to take inventory. There is no point in spending money unnecessarily if the improvements do not add significant value or help the home sell quickly; however, there are options that don’t break the budget. The least expensive methods are repairing and thoroughly cleaning the floors, so start with those. Take stock by examining all floors. Move furniture out of the way and make notes regarding condition, stains, or blemishes. Write down what needs to be replaced, cleaned, or repaired. Carpets can be steam cleaned to eliminate stains and odors. If they are path-worn and dull, you can easily replace them with other flooring with a reasonable ROI, although carpeting makes a room feel cozy. Laminate floors can be cosmetically fixed with
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