Preparing your home for sale – 6 Easy ways to refresh and upgrade
1. Uncover Hardwoods – Do you have hardwood floors under the carpet? Hardwood floors are back in demand. Consider removing your carpet to expose wood floors, combined with refinishing if necessary.
2. Light Fixtures – Replacing older light fixtures with more modern, brighter, and energy efficient is one of the easiest things you can do. This adds more warmth and friendliness to a room.
3. Update Cabinet Hardware – This change can make a dramatic difference in the overall appearance of a room. Hardware is relatively inexpensive and an easy do-it-yourself project.
4. Replace Outlet Covers – This subtle change can add style to a room. There are a wide variety of options to choose from and it can make a big impression.
5. Painting – Painting walls and trim is the most obvious and dramatic way to change the mood of a room. Take care to thoroughly prepare surfaces for a clean long-lasting finish.
6. Potted Flowers – A pot of flowers on a front porch or step always looks welcoming. Planting a small evergreen in the center with annuals at the edges is an easy way to create a low maintenance pot that can be easily refreshed.