1. Tidy up kitchen cabinets. "Potential buyers do open cabinets, invest in some organizer trays from target"
2. Add or replace tile. " By retiling very inexpensively, you make a room look much cleaner than it was. This can be a great way to spruce up a bathroom or kitchen. Call one of the number below in the directory and you can find tile form $1-$2 a tile.
3. Add a breakfast bar. "When a wall separates the kitchen from living room consider knocking down a wall and creating a breakfast bar. This gives the "open feel" that a majority of buyers look for.
4. Install grantie tile instead of slab. "Everybody loves to see granite in a kitchen but this can be a very expansive upgrade costing $1000's of dollars. Try granite tiles instead. They range around $300 depending on the size of your kitchen. You will see a return on your investment."
5. Freshen up a bathroom without retiling. "Consider rerouting which can create a brand new look to the tile. Also, upgrades such as replacing light fixtures, faucets, medicine cabinets and vanity can cost between $75-$200 each. The materials are relatively inexpensive and you will receive a high impact return."
6. Spruce up cabinet Fronts. " Reconditioning cabinets is the least expensive way to getting those tired looking cabinets revamped! This can be done for under $1000. Also, replacing all knobs with a more modern clean look makes all the difference too. You an also reface the cabinets and change the color but this will range more $4000-$12000.
7. Replace light fixtures. " Buyers immediately turn on and off lights when they enter your home. You can replace all light fixtures in foyer, bathrooms and kitchen for a newer more stylish look. Another option is to look into recessed lighting."
8. Revamp Garage. " Make sure the garage is organized and clean. Whether you have a one car or four car garage, you want it to look clean and ready to use. Organizing the garage will not only create a more attractive feel for buyers, but it will help you be one stop closer to moving out. "
9. Brighten your Indoor or Outdoor Space. " Whether it be painting borders on the exterior of the home or giving the family room and new fresh coat, painting can go a long way. I will do a walk thru with you to find the best areas to paint to see a return on your investment. That is the ultimate goal while preparing your home for sale.
10. Garden Decor. " Landscaping on a budget doesn't mean settling for a shabby yard. If you go to your local home improvement store, the gardening center will walk you thru and help you create a new look and feel all at your budget. Turn this into a family activity and do the labor yourself. The exercise is great!
