repair kits found at home improvement stores.
Hardwood flooring can be easily refinished if it is worn or water damaged. Seek the advice of a flooring professional, as real wood floors add a level of quality to a home that laminate floors cannot match.
TIPS FOR KITCHEN AND B CHEN AND BATH
When making upgrades to kitchens and bathrooms, be aware of what constitutes a substantial investment. The key is to consider the mass appeal for the sake of resale value. Let's say one homeowner decided to add a backsplash and more cabinet space in the kitchen, update the appliances, and refinish the oak flooring. The total cost was $4,000. The seller kept the price comparable to sales in the area and ended up selling for $27,000 more than the asking price because interested buyers started a bidding war! The lesson here is that you do not need to bust your budget to sell your home, but you do want to have mass appeal. Kitchens are pivotal in home appeal. Here are some suggestions of what you can do to your kitchen and bath to impress buyers without losing ROI: • Paint neutral colors. • Add a new backsplash in the kitchen. • You can install new countertops if dated or if you need to bring the home up to current area standards. • Add new, multifunctional kitchen faucets. • Add cabinet space or increase storage in the pantry. • Replace dated bathroom vanities. Pedestal sinks or trendy cabinet sinks have mass appeal. • Replace toilet seats — or the entire toilet, if necessary. 41
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