Preparing Your Home For Selling – Fixing Your Renovation

As part of the preparation for selling your home, you might want to consider renovating certain portions of your home.

Incomplete tasks – Partial repairs or renovation work that has been started but hasn’t been finished yet certainly has to be attended to. The typical buyer is commonly not a visionary or an innovator. They won’t appreciate the worth of a three-fourths finished project. They will simply witness a big mess. It is always a smart decision to complete repair jobs and renovation works before putting your house up for sale.

Dim, passé or discolored painted interiors – Paint is possibly the best way you can spend your money on to improve your home’s appeal. Bear in mind though that the end result should look bright and professionally done. Light or neutral paint colors are generally a safer choice. Several researches indicate that darkly painted homes may take up to two times longer to sell as compared to homes that are painted in lighter hues. Light colors can also help make a room seem larger than it really is.

Water damage marks – These should be fixed right away. Water damage is on top of the list of things that potential buyers are avoiding. If there are any water marks from a small water problem before, make sure to take the time to paint and refinish to take away any and all signs of water damage.

Kitchens and Bathrooms – Aside from painting, there is probably nothing else that can give you a better return on your investment than making sure that your kitchen and bathrooms are in excellent condition. You must make it appoint that all bathroom fixtures and plumbing are functioning properly. The kitchen should be spotless and void of any unpleasant smells. If either of these rooms is looking worn or dated, it may be wise to attend to them immediately.

Cupboards and Closets – Your cupboards and closets should open smoothly. Doorknobs and hinges should be tightened and lubricated if necessary. Loose or clattering knobs and hinges give the impression that you are not very particular about maintenance. Fix or replace such items right away.

Faucets and light switches should be shiny and clean. If simple cleaning doesn’t do the job then replacing them is the best inexpensive option.

If your cabinetry is looking shabby or behind the times and you don’t have enough money to replace them, the next best option is to refinish or repaint the doors. You can also swap the old and dated cupboard handles for more contemporary ones.

By fixing the above mentioned, you are likely to be able to get a higher selling price for your home.