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Makeovers to Sell

First impressions are everything and you only get one chance. Fact number one is that Buyer's start judging your home right from the street, before ever setting foot in the home itself. However, this article focuses on the interior, more precisely, the top three things to think about as you're preparing to sell:

Kitchen
Bathroom
Color

The Kitchen:

Old-outdated styles, worn fixtures and cabinets, dirty peeling paint, etc are major turnoffs to prospective buyers. Minor kitchen makeovers can bring big returns. Painting the walls with a fresh coat of neutral paint, new faucets, porcelain flooring, refacing or painting cabinets can give an old kitchen a more modern appeal. A big trend right now in counter tops is granite. If granite slab is too costly an upgrade at $36 to $45 dollars a linear square foot, then I recommend going with granite tile. An affordable do-it-yourself project that will bring a 90 percent return on investment. For more information on how to install granite tile yourself. Click the link below for an informative video from the DYI Network.


The second most important selling featuring in the house is the bathroom. If its been 10 years since the last time you've changed the bathroom style, you may want to think about giving it a fresh facelift. Perhaps, think about adding new tile counter top, tub surround and floor. Don't forget to paint the walls, refinish the cabinets or replace them for a fresh look. Remember, sometimes just the smallest changes in cabinet hardware, light fixtures and sink will do the trick.

Color

Last but certainly not least is the total interior color. First rule paint to sell. Which means to color for mass appeal. Buyers prefer neutral colors. You have no idea what negative feelings and comments come from the buyer when they enter a bright yellow kitchen, cobalt blue bedroom or burgundy painted study. And don't be lazy about it and say the buyer can paint it after it's sold or you just may find your house sitting months on the market before finally succumbing to painting the home yourself. And if you're painting the rooms yourself, a general rule is that gloss paint is best for bathrooms and kitchens. That’s because there easy to clean unlike a flat finish.