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1. A Nice Entryway
Impress buyers right off the bat with a beautiful entrance. I always
tell sellers to put a fresh coat of paint on the front door. And if you
don't have an entrance at all, make one. A lot of buyers have
made mention that they don't like to just go through the front door
into the living room. This problem, more common in condos and
apartments, is solved by cleverly placing furniture to create more
of an entryway. A console table or chest of drawers with
something over it creates a welcoming vignette.
2. Hardwood Floors
Realtors agree that most buyers are hunting for hardwood. You
can bet that of all types of flooring, hardwood floors will have the
most longevity and will never go out of style.
A synthetic wood floor, like Pergo or laminate, is always a good
option for those who can't afford hardwood. But know that a
laminate floor won't fool everyone--it has a different feel when you
walk on it and it doesn't look the same.
3. Fab Fixtures
Fixtures are the jewelry of the house. Only the extremely
detail-oriented among us will stop to inspect doorknobs, faucets
and cabinet knobs, but designers and real estate agents argue
that we'll prefer the look of a place that has coordinated fixtures
that are a cut above standard developer grade.
Newer construction is typically chintzy with fixtures and fittings.
Replacing knobs and drawer pulls is the quickest way to make
over a bathroom or kitchen. And when it comes to faucets, for
$60 or $70 dollars you can buy something infinitely better than
what you likely already have.
4. Beautiful Baths
Granite counters, whirlpool baths and steam showers up the
attractiveness of any bathroom. But if you don't have these luxury
items, it may be more practical to address the unattractive aspects
of your existing bath.
Rip out that big sheet mirror and those globe lights that look like
you're in a theater dressing room. Replace them with an elegant
framed mirror (don't be afraid to look outside the bathroom
section) and sconce lighting on either side.
This lighting scheme is also more flattering to the face and
making buyers feel pretty will pay off!
5. Counter Intelligence
You've probably heard that granite is the secret to a contemporary
kitchen, but that's not necessarily what buyers are after. It's really
about the slab. Buyers don't want to see grout lines on their
counters.
So when it comes to slab counter tops, granite is the top pick
because it's hard, nonporous and easy to care for. But then
again, so is Corian, so are composite stone surfaces such as
Silestone and with the help of today's sophisticated sealants,
so are concrete, limestone, soapstone and marble.
Even butcher-block, which is much less expensive than stone,
can be a more appealing alternative to tile or laminate counter
tops. When it gets funky, you can sand it and oil it and it looks
good again.
Already have granite? Make it cutting edge. A lot of people are
honing their granite now. What that does is knock it down and
make it more matte, so it looks warmer and more inviting. Shiny
surfaces can look very cold.
Impress buyers right off the bat with a beautiful entrance. I always
tell sellers to put a fresh coat of paint on the front door. And if you
don't have an entrance at all, make one. A lot of buyers have
made mention that they don't like to just go through the front door
into the living room. This problem, more common in condos and
apartments, is solved by cleverly placing furniture to create more
of an entryway. A console table or chest of drawers with
something over it creates a welcoming vignette.
2. Hardwood Floors
Realtors agree that most buyers are hunting for hardwood. You
can bet that of all types of flooring, hardwood floors will have the
most longevity and will never go out of style.
A synthetic wood floor, like Pergo or laminate, is always a good
option for those who can't afford hardwood. But know that a
laminate floor won't fool everyone--it has a different feel when you
walk on it and it doesn't look the same.
3. Fab Fixtures
Fixtures are the jewelry of the house. Only the extremely
detail-oriented among us will stop to inspect doorknobs, faucets
and cabinet knobs, but designers and real estate agents argue
that we'll prefer the look of a place that has coordinated fixtures
that are a cut above standard developer grade.
Newer construction is typically chintzy with fixtures and fittings.
Replacing knobs and drawer pulls is the quickest way to make
over a bathroom or kitchen. And when it comes to faucets, for
$60 or $70 dollars you can buy something infinitely better than
what you likely already have.
4. Beautiful Baths
Granite counters, whirlpool baths and steam showers up the
attractiveness of any bathroom. But if you don't have these luxury
items, it may be more practical to address the unattractive aspects
of your existing bath.
Rip out that big sheet mirror and those globe lights that look like
you're in a theater dressing room. Replace them with an elegant
framed mirror (don't be afraid to look outside the bathroom
section) and sconce lighting on either side.
This lighting scheme is also more flattering to the face and
making buyers feel pretty will pay off!
5. Counter Intelligence
You've probably heard that granite is the secret to a contemporary
kitchen, but that's not necessarily what buyers are after. It's really
about the slab. Buyers don't want to see grout lines on their
counters.
So when it comes to slab counter tops, granite is the top pick
because it's hard, nonporous and easy to care for. But then
again, so is Corian, so are composite stone surfaces such as
Silestone and with the help of today's sophisticated sealants,
so are concrete, limestone, soapstone and marble.
Even butcher-block, which is much less expensive than stone,
can be a more appealing alternative to tile or laminate counter
tops. When it gets funky, you can sand it and oil it and it looks
good again.
Already have granite? Make it cutting edge. A lot of people are
honing their granite now. What that does is knock it down and
make it more matte, so it looks warmer and more inviting. Shiny
surfaces can look very cold.
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Bonus Tip
Think you're ready for the open house?
Consider this:
People look for a homey kind of a feel. And that's homey, not homely. If the bulk of your
furniture isn't attractive, don't hesitate to have it staged® (propped with my attractive rental
furniture and accessories).
I can provide you with a free no obligation quote on the rental and staging® of furniture
and accessories that will create that homey feel.
Call me today at 713-470-7189 and I will turn your home from ordinary to
"extraordinary".
Think you're ready for the open house?
Consider this:
People look for a homey kind of a feel. And that's homey, not homely. If the bulk of your
furniture isn't attractive, don't hesitate to have it staged® (propped with my attractive rental
furniture and accessories).
I can provide you with a free no obligation quote on the rental and staging® of furniture
and accessories that will create that homey feel.
Call me today at 713-470-7189 and I will turn your home from ordinary to
"extraordinary".