slap. Even better—they make your listing photos pop.
According to NAR: • 41% of buyers will pay more for new stainless appliances • Most buyers say appliances matter—a lot • Many would pay $2,000+ more just to get them Can’t splurge on new? Then clean like your equity depends on it—because it does. Hardware: Tiny Tweaks, Big Returns Want to modernize a space without burning money? Look down. Look around. Then swap it out.
Door handles Cabinet pulls Light fixtures Towel bars Toilet paper holders Faucets
If it’s chipped, tarnished, dated, or crusty? Replace it or refinish it. Spray paint and DIY tutorials are your friend. This stuff doesn’t cost much—but to buyers, it screams well-kept and move-in ready. Light It Up or Lose the Room Lighting is a dealmaker. Or a deal-breaker. And most sellers get it wrong.
Dark, dingy spaces = No thanks. Harsh overhead fluorescents = Hospital vibes. Layered, strategic lighting? Yes, please. ✔ 100 watts per 50 sq. ft. ✔ Use a mix of overhead, task, and accent lighting ✔ Add under-cabinet lights in kitchens
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