Investments to Make Before Selling Your Home

One of the most monumental times in any homeowner’s life is selling their home. Whether it’s the house you were born and raised in or the very first one you bought, the sentiment is the same: it’s a bittersweet moment. However, before you put your home on the market, it may be wise to put in some work to help get the amount you desire. Before that listing goes up, here are some suggestions as to what would be beneficial.

Remove Wallpaper

Depending on the age of your current home, you might have wallpaper in a few rooms. While this can be easily removed, there are many potential buyers who don’t want to face the burden of putting in any additional work; they just want it to be move-in ready. Sure, wallpaper may be a tad time-consuming to remove, but you’ll see a bigger interest in your home if it’s not present at all.

Paint with Neutral Colors

If you have kids, there’s a possibility that their rooms might be in shades of electric blue or pink — and while that may bring joy to them, potential new homeowners might not feel the same way. Before putting your home up on the market, look at each room in your home and see if there’s a hue that might not appeal to everyone’s aesthetic. From there, paint in neutral tones that are light, airy, and can work with any color palette. This will help potential buyers be able to visualize the space, rather than being hung up on the bright, startling colors.

Replace Faucets

It’s the simplest of any minor home upgrade: replacing the faucets around your home. You’d be surprised at how much of a difference a new faucet can make in a room. The best part is that most faucets are on the cheaper end of the spectrum, which makes it an affordable task to get done. Of course, you don’t have to go rampant and replace every faucet in your home — but pay close attention to those that have seen better days or don’t really pair nicely with a room.

Upgrade the Toilet

You may have seen this one coming, but replacing your toilet with a dual flush system is quite beneficial. Nowadays, there are eco-friendly toilets that give users the option to control the power of their flush. Typically placed on top of the toilet, there are two buttons; one that lightly flushes, while another gives a more powerful flush. This is not only a great way to cut back and save on water consumption, but it could also be a major selling point for many buyers in today’s market.

Change Out Old Light Fixtures

How long have you had that light in your dining room? If it has been quite some time and it looks like has seen better days, then it’s time to swap it out. Of course, you don’t have to replace it with something over-the-top, but something that’s simple and a bit more updated will do the trick. Chances are, your potential buyers will purchase a new light fixture in time, but having one that they’re not in a rush to get rid of will really make a difference.

Update your Kitchen

Although you’ll be moving out of your home soon, a new, fresh kitchen makes a difference. Now, this doesn’t mean that you have to have extensive renovations made to the space, but make some simple changes where they will be beneficial. For example, if there are any broken tiles on the backsplash, have them replaced. If the lighting has seen better days, opt for recess lighting. Any minor change in your kitchen will be beneficial and has the potential to increase your home’s value!

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