gives an idea of the space available to work with and how many people can come over for dinner. A few plants here and there on countertops will bring color and life back into the house. It could easily be the difference between a sale and a near miss, so it’s worth the effort. These subtle little hints will create the blank canvas aspect that you are going for, plus it will do wonders for encouraging the buyers to begin envisioning their own lives here.
UPDATE FIXTURES
Anything broken should be repaired and anything looking old and shabby should be replaced. This is so the buyer does not get distracted or overwhelmed with a list of “little” things to change and fix. You want your buyer, as much as you can, confident that they can get the keys and just start living. Anything that feels like too much of a “fixer-upper” can be a significant deterrent for most buyers. Make sure you check all the doorknobs, faucets, and lights—and then fix them.
SMALL REPAIRS AND T AIRS AND TASKS TO CONSIDER
When selling a home that you have inherited, your rooms will look larger if the walls are light colored and the lighting is bright. If any walls are painted in a dark color, you might think about painting them white, off-white or a neutral color. If the walls are a light color but dirty, a fresh coat should brighten them up. Increasing the wattage of the light bulbs in the house can cheer it up as well. If the house is carpeted, replace or completely clean stained or odorous areas. If you don’t want to replace the carpet, a good shampooing should take out the worst of the dirt and make it
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