Easy Updates To Sell Your Home
Donald Horne, Broker / Owner | Team Success Listing LLC
KITCHEN
Update cabinet hardware: Tired or outdated hardware can age your kitchen. Replacing all of your cabinet and drawer pulls is like a facelift for your cabinets.
Add a tile backsplash in a hurry: A quick way to add a backsplash without the mess and expense of remodeling is with adhesive tile mosaics. You can find almost any tile look you want in this tile application. It’s a great solution for low to mid-range priced homes or condos.
Refresh the grout: If you already have a tile backsplash, you might need to revitalize the grout. Dirty or outdated grout is a major turn-off for home buyers. Whether it’s a good cleaning or new application of grout, this little detail can go a long way.
Paint kitchen island: This is a clever fix when you don’t want to paint all of your kitchen cabinets.
BATHROOM
Replace shower curtain: If you have a shower curtain that doesn’t “wow” your visitors, it’s time to replace it. The shower curtain can provide your color inspiration for making other changes to the bathroom. Take a close look at your shower curtain rings as well. If they are outdated or mismatched plastic, replace them with a new set (preferably metal.)
Invest in linens: One set of towels and a bathroom rug dedicated to showing days is a must-have. This new set of towels is not for everyday use — you’ll be putting these out only on showing and open house days. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on your new bath linens but it’s important that they enhance your bathroom’s color scheme.
Update the mirror: In most model homes, the bathroom mirrors are rectangular and framed with wood to match the vanity. If your mirror is showing signs of wear, or is hopelessly outdated, upgrading to a new one is a quick and important fix.
CLUTTER
Remove clutter: It’s easy to walk right by outdoor clutter if it’s been there for a while. Clear your yard and porch of items like old shoes, dead plants or gardening tools. This is a great time to pressure wash everything, including your driveway and porch.
Declutter: Like most home seller to-do lists, decluttering is a priority for every area of your home. Foyers are often cluttered with mail, shoes and jackets that people drop when they walk in the door. When getting your home ready to sell, add a few baskets or hooks to catch the inevitable clutter.
PAINT
Accent colors: One or two accent colors can be added to your neutral color as accessories and linens for a coordinated look. A few adjustments to your existing color scheme can make your home more appealing to buyers. This includes removing items that are distracting or dated.
Ideas: Model homes are also an amazing source of color inspiration for any region — touring one can give you insight into what buyers want in your area.
PHOTOS
Photos: Yes, photos. We always use a professional photographer when selling homes.
Presentation: Using high definition photography is a must when selling any home. With over 90% of homebuyers starting online, if the presentation of your home through photos is lacking so will be the interest in seeing your home in person.
Even if you are selling by owner (FSBO) you need the best photos to stand out from the crowd.
Add a few of these easy updates to help make your home sell faster.
If your home STILL won’t sell
References: Diana Hathaway
Are you considering selling your home? If you are, we would love to meet with you soon to show you what comparable properties have recently sold for, give you an estimate of your home’s current market value and review with you our marketing program.
Team Success Listing LLC
Donald Horne, Broker / Owner
Shirley Grindle, Buyers Agent
teamsuccesslisting@gmail.com
810-338-0628
Lapeer, MI